New York J 5389: Honoring Linda Birnby upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Woman of Valor Award by Congregation Agudat Achim on June 3, 2018

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Senate Resolution No. 5389
Senator BRESLINBY:
Linda Birnby upon the occasion of herHONORING
designation as recipient of the Woman of Valor Award
by Congregation Agudat Achim on June 3, 2018
It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize thatWHEREAS,
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and
Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with itsWHEREAS,
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Linda Birnby upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Woman of Valor Award by Congregation Agudat Achim to be feted at its
Shomrei Kehillah Awards Celebration on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in
Schenectady, New York; and
Congregation Agudat Achim is committed to a traditionalWHEREAS,
pattern of Jewish worship, while sensitive to the spiritual needs of its
congregates; it provides opportunities for worship and study to members
of all ages; and
A warm, welcoming conservative, egalitarian synagogueWHEREAS,
located in Schenectady, New York, Agudat Achim consists of members of
all ages and levels of observance; and
Linda Birnby is receiving this prestigious award for herWHEREAS,
steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community; and
Linda Birnby earned her Bachelor of Science degree inWHEREAS,
Medical Technology from the University of Vermont; throughout her long
and distinguished career, she has conducted clinical or medical research
work at many hospitals including the New England Baptist Hospital,
Boston, Massachusetts; Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel; NIH in
Bethesda, Maryland; Sunnyview Hospital, Schenectady, New York; and
Albany Medical College, the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, and
Albany College of Pharmacy in Albany, New York; and
On his 30th Birthday, Linda Birnby married her lateWHEREAS,
husband, Marty, and for the next 20 years, she was a stay-at-home mom;
and
During that 20 year break, Linda Birnby volunteered withWHEREAS,
the LWV in Schenectady and the YWCA women's shelter; in the early 1980s,
she began serving Congregation Agudat Achim with the Reyut, which
responds to congregant's requests for help, for things such as funeral
meal preparation, home and hospital visits, rides for medical
appointments, going to services or programs at the synagogue and more;
Linda has arranged for hundreds of rides through the years, quietly
going about her business and doing what needs to be done; and

Throughout the entire period of her community service, aWHEREAS,
period of constructive involvement, Linda Birnby has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those whoWHEREAS,
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
honor Linda Birnby upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Woman of Valor Award by Congregation Agudat Achim on June 3, 2018;
and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Linda Birnby.