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This resolution honors Farahnaz Rahimzada for her 20 years of dedicated service to the Ahavat Shalom Synagogue in Great Neck, New York, recognizing her remarkable community contributions. Born in Tehran, Iran, and having moved to Israel and then the United States after the Iranian Revolution, Rahimzada has been a pivotal figure in her community, founding and leading the synagogue's Senior Program since the early 2000s. Her work includes personally driving elderly women to the program, organizing weekly activities, and creating meaningful initiatives like a knitting project where seniors make winter clothing for orphaned children. Beyond her senior program leadership, she regularly delivers food and essentials to low-income families and elderly individuals, demonstrating exceptional commitment to community service. The resolution celebrates her as an exemplary individual who embodies values of kindness, strength, and dedication, highlighting her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother who consistently goes above and beyond to support others. The legislative body formally recognizes her contributions and resolves to honor her with this special recognition, transmitting an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to her.