[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING GILBERT AND SALLY KERLIN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 1997

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I speak today in praise of two people who for 
more than 50 years have worked in environmental and community causes. 
Gil and Sally Kerlin have both been important elements in the cultural 
and social life of Riverdale.
  As a volunteer Gil Kerlin led the Riverdale Community Planning 
Association in the early 1950's to propel the rezoning of the northwest 
Bronx and spearhead the creation of the Natural Area District. He was a 
founder of Wave Hill, a prototype of preservation in the New York City 
area and chairman of its board until 1991. He was active in 
establishing the Riverdale Historic District and has chaired the 
Riverdale Nature Preservancy which is dedicated to preserving and 
enhancing the quality of life in Riverdale.
  Mr. Kerlin is a graduate of Harvard University, Trinity College in 
Cambridge, England, and Harvard Law School. Sally Kerlin is a graduate 
of Radcliffe College and attended the Bank Street College of Education. 
She is a member of the Society of Women Geographers and created a 
series of maps used in teaching the relationships between the U.S. 
topography and man's use of it. She also worked on the creation of Wave 
Hill.
  Mr. and Mrs. Kerlin are being honored by the Riverdale Senior 
Services, an organization dedicated to working with seniors and 
celebrating its 23d anniversary. This wonderful organization and this 
marvelous couple epitomize the contribution of caring people for their 
neighborhood. They deserve our praise for all the good work they have 
done to improve life in their community.

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