[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 11, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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               CONGRATULATORY REMARKS FOR EMIL EISDORFER

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 1994

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Emil 
Eisdorfer upon his completion of his 2-year term as president of the 
Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway on June 19, 1994. This is an 
association of 37 synagogues, fraternal, social service and educational 
organizations working together to enhance the quality of life in the 
Pelham Parkway neighborhood in the Seventh district of New York which I 
have the pleasure of representing.
  Mr. Eisdorfer's life is a wonderful example of the American dream. 
Arriving in America as a refugee in 1974, he used his training in 
watchmaking to eventually open a small business in the Pelham Parkway 
neighborhood. Emil has held numerous volunteer positions in 
professional and civic organizations. These include being treasurer of 
the New York State Jewelers Association, a director of the Bronx 
Overall Economic Development Planning Board 11, cochairman of the 
board's Economic Development Committee and vice president of the Pelham 
Parkway Citizens Council.
  Mr. Speaker, Emil Eisdorfer achieved a great deal for the Jewish 
Community Council of Pelham Parkway while being president. This 
includes helping to expand the council's membership, funding as well as 
improving its services to the community. He has made a particular 
contribution by helping over 170 new immigrants find employment during 
their first months in the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, Emil Eisdorfer's leadership has allowed for growth in a 
number of ways for the Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway. I 
know my colleagues join me in congratulating Emil Eisdorfer as he steps 
down from his position as president of the Jewish Community Council of 
Pelham Parkway.

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