Meet Daniel Goldfarb |
 1919-1994 |
| Daniel
Goldfarb's contributions may be assessed through his generous financial
support and many years of service to a diverse segment of Clark
County's population. He often served as treasurer or president of
organizations, giving of his special expertise in finance and money
management. He brought to groups a positive outlook, an ability
to moderate factions, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and
a joy in getting something worthwhile accomplished. Perhaps his
greatest contribution was the example he set to others, especially
young people, of how to live a life that can make a difference.
Mr. Goldfarb was a role model for many people on how to achieve
a harmony of public and private responsibility.
Contributions in the area of youth and education include his years as a Trustee for Clark County Schools (President one year), during which time he led the fight for new schools through the "pay-as-you-go" program passed in 1985. He was an active member of the Nevada State Advisory Committee for chapter 2 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981. He also served as the CPA Society's liaison with education in Nevada. Mr. Goldfarb's efforts on behalf of young people extended beyond service on Boards or as an officer. He loved meeting them, talking with them, and getting to know them. He related well with youth, and they trusted him to keep their best interests in mind when he made decisions. Dan Goldfarb served public broadcasting from its inception in Las Vegas. In addition to being on the Board, serving as President, and helping to raise money in special drives; for several years he moderated Channel 10's public service program, Income Tax Open Line. He was honored shortly before his death in 1994 with the prestigious "Elizabeth Campbell Outstanding Broadcasting Volunteer Award" which is given by the National Friends of Public Broadcasting. Mr. Goldfarb strove for harmony between peoples of different faiths and races, even as he worked diligently to strengthen his own religious community. Always, however, his focus was on people , mostly young people. He worked with the youth of Temple Beth Sholom for many years as Men's Club President, Youth Commission Chairman, and President of the Temple, receiving an award from the United Synagogue Youth in 1979 as the "Man of the Year... the adult who has given the most assistance and constantly served as an inspiration." |
