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Council Member Virginia Maloney moves to spread the invocation on the record
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Council Member Virginia Maloney formally moved to include the invocation in the official record while honoring Rabbi Potasnik's extensive history of service to New York City.
- She noted his role as the first Chief Chaplain of the New York City Fire Department in 160 years
- She highlighted his leadership and support for first responders and families following the September 11 attacks
- She commended his moral clarity in addressing rising antisemitism and his commitment to interdenominational leadership
Virginia Maloney
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Thank you.
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I would like to thank rabbi Potasnik for being here today.
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Rabbi Pataznik is a faith leader whose work reflects the values of service, compassion, and civic responsibility that define New York City.
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Rabbi Pataznik serves as executive of New York board of rabbis, the largest interdenominational rabbinical organization in the world.
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And he serves as the chief chaplain of the New York City fire department, the first time a chief has ever been named in a hundred and sixty years.
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In the aftermath of September 11, he was a steady and important presence supporting families, first responders, and communities across our city as New Yorkers confronted loss with resilience and care.
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Through decades of leadership, rabbi Pataznik has been a consistent and principled voice for Jewish life in New York.
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At moments of rising antisemitism and uncertainty, he has spoken with moral clarity and resolve, reminding us that public life is strongest when grounded in dignity, responsibility, and care for one another.
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I make a motion for unanimous consent to spread the invocation in full upon the record.
Michael McSweeney
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So ordered.