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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING ELLIE ELBAUM FOR HER MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY AND

DEDICATED VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF

JEWISH WOMEN

     Introduced By: Senators Goldin, Miller, Coyne, Goodwin, and DaPonte

     Date Introduced: May 06, 2015

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a national organization

with a long and distinguished history of social justice advocacy, volunteerism, philanthropy, and

working tirelessly to safeguard individual rights and freedoms, and to protect and improve the

lives of women, children, and families; and

     WHEREAS, Ellie Elbaum began her distinguished career of civic volunteerism while

living in Japan with her family as a young lady. In her many years of service to the National

Jewish Council of Women she has served as Co-President since 2008, and has worked tirelessly

on numerous issues crucial to the well-being of women and children. In particular, she has

worked hard to educate the public about vital issues that impact women and children, including

human trafficking, domestic violence, and teen bullying. Thanks to her diligence and support,

women and children live safer and more secure lives today; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Elbaum has also served our community with distinction in other

community activities. She was the Director of Pediatric Patient Services at Hasbro Children's

Hospital and was deeply involved in the development and design of the Hasbro Children's

Hospital. She was very active in the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island and was the President of

its Women’s Business Division. Mrs. Elbaum is the wife of Charles Elbaum, and she is the

mother of three sons; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby honors Ellie Elbaum for her many years of exemplary and dedicated volunteer service on

behalf of the National Council of Jewish Women; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Ellie Elbaum.

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