Senate Resolution No. 2654
BY: Senator STAVISKY
HONORING Patricia Fingeroth upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Charles H.
Revson Award by the Jewish Theological Seminary's
Center for Pastoral Education on May 9, 2024
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Patricia
Fingeroth upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Charles H. Revson Award by the Jewish Theological Seminary's Center for
Pastoral Education on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Jewish Theological
Seminary in New York City; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Fingeroth, daughter of Lois and Milton London,
grew up in Franklin Square, New York; she attended local public schools
and graduated from Adelphi University; and
WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her studies, Patricia Fingeroth
served as a teacher and worked in educational institutions, media, and
publishing; and
WHEREAS, The Center for Pastoral Education, part of the Jewish
Theological Seminary, has trained spiritual leaders to provide comfort,
guidance, and support for people in need during difficult times of life,
through a transformational education process open to clergy of all
faiths; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Fingeroth has been involved with the Center for
Pastoral Education for many years, serving as chair of the Advisory
Board; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Patricia Fingeroth has also served on the Program Committee
of DOROT, co-chairing its Spring Benefit Committee; and
WHEREAS, Patricia and her husband, James, have been married for 52
years; together, they are active in the Berkshire Minyan in Great
Barrington; they are the proud parents of their son, Bobby, and the
adoring grandparents of Maxwell Liu London; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Patricia Fingeroth has
displayed throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Patricia Fingeroth, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Patricia Fingeroth upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Charles H. Revson Award by the Jewish Theological
Seminary's Center for Pastoral Education on Thursday, May 9, 2024; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Patricia Fingeroth.
