[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 28, 1994]
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                    IN TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE A. GARBER

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, our communities and our country have 
always relied on the contributions of individuals who rise above and 
beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the lives of others. I 
pause today to join the Congregation of Temple Emanuel of the Pascack 
Valley in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, as they pay tribute to a true hero in 
their community, Mr. Lawrence A. Garber.
  It has been said that the future of our society lies in the hands of 
individuals. And radiating out from him or her is the family, the 
community, the county, the State, and the Nation. But in the end, it 
all depends on the individual to make a difference. As President of 
Temple Emanuel, Larry Garber has made that difference in the Pascack 
Valley.
  Under Larry Garber's leadership over the last 2 years, Temple Emanuel 
has focused more and more of its resources on the plight of the less 
fortunate members of the community. Social action services provided to 
the community include feeding and housing the homeless 1 day a week on 
the temple premises; collecting over $10,000 worth of food and 
clothing; providing transportation and companionship to seniors living 
on their own; and, conducting an annual blood drive. Their 
participation in the Operation Isaiah Program was recognized with a 
citation from the State of New Jersey.
  Mr. Speaker, compassion for the disadvantaged and underprivileged is 
a basic tenet of our Judeo-Christian faith. Larry Garber has never 
forgotten this. Moreover, each day he strives to remind us all of the 
principles of our own faith and our duty to our community.
  Larry Garber's years of tireless effort have made an immeasurable 
difference in the lives of countless persons throughout northern New 
Jersey. His dedication and commitment has set an example for all to 
follow. I ask my colleagues in the House to join with me in saying a 
heartfelt thank you and congratulations to Lawrence A. Garber as he 
completes his very successful tenure as president of Temple Emanuel.

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