[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
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                         TRIBUTE TO LUIS LAINER

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                       HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 1994

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, Henry Waxman, Anthony 
Beilenson, and myself are honored to pay tribute to Luis Lainer, a 
friend for years and a man who embodies the true meaning of community. 
Luis' entire life has been devoted to helping the elderly and the poor, 
as well as to garnering support for Israel and promoting interethnic 
dialog. His desire above all is to see a more just and compassionate 
world.
  Luis has built a remarkable record of service in this area. For 
example, he is a cofounder of Bet Tzedek, the Jewish legal services 
program for the poor and elderly. Luis was its first executive director 
and, later, served as president of the board of directors. He has also 
been a member of the board of directors of the Jewish Federation 
Council, and was chairperson of the Chicano-Jewish Dialog of the JCRC.
  Recently Luis completed a 6-year tenure as an international board 
member of the New Israel Fund. During that time he chaired the program 
committee and nurtured and fostered the growth of the New Israel Fund. 
As a result of his work, the New Israel Fund is honoring Luis at its 
1994 Tzedakah award dinner.
  Luis has always had a deep commitment to Judaism. He applies Jewish 
values, especially concern for the underdog, to his work in the 
community. To him this is the essence of being a Jew.
  Mr. Speaker, we ask our colleagues to join us today in saluting Luis 
Lanier, whose life's work consists of helping others. He is an 
inspiration to all of us.

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