New York K 965: Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Michael A. Spaccaforno, meritorious veteran, devoted family man and dedicated member of his community

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K00965 Summary:

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02/24/2026introduced

02/24/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 965

BY: M. of A. Yeger

 CELEBRATING the life and legacy of Raisa
 Kaydanovskaya, dedicated family woman and Holocaust
 survivor

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

 WHEREAS, Raisa Kaydanovskaya of Brooklyn, New York, died on Sunday,
November 9, 2025, at the age of 97; and

 WHEREAS, Raisa Kaydanovskaya was born on February 18, 1928, and
comes from a family of proud Jewish workers in Belarus; and

 WHEREAS, A testament to her profound resolve, Raisa Kaydanovskaya
miraculously escaped the Nazi invasion of Belarus; and

 WHEREAS, Raisa Kaydanovskaya survived the Holocaust and in pursuit
for a better life, and the ability to provide for her family, went on to
graduate from medical school; and

 WHEREAS, Raisa Kaydanovskaya had an illustrious medical career and
lived a life defined by strength, resilience, and unwavering faith; and

 WHEREAS, A proud and dedicated family woman, Raisa Kaydanovskaya
raised her sons, Boris and Ilya, with her late husband, Moisey; and

 WHEREAS, Raisa Kaydanovskaya's commitment to family, unshakeable
willpower, and her beautiful spirit of humanity deserve just recognition
by this Legislative Body and the citizens of New York State; and

 WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Raisa Kaydanovskaya leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and legacy of Raisa Kaydanovskaya, dedicated family
woman and Holocaust survivor; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Raisa Kaydanovskaya.

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