[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   A TRIBUTE TO RISA MUNITZ-GRUBERGER

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Risa Munitz-Gruberger 
for her dedication to teaching Judaism throughout the Conejo Valley 
community. I recognize Risa on behalf of the Chabad of the Conejo as 
the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  This award is given to thank Risa for imparting her educational 
training on the Jewish Community. Risa has had great success achieving 
her goals--spreading a sense of values, morals, and ethics throughout 
our community and assisting the needy when they are troubled physically 
or spiritually. It is for this success that we are honoring her today.
  Risa's contributions to Judaic education include countless hours of 
volunteering and lecturing, but most importantly, the design and 
distribution of her own innovative educational materials. These 
materials encourage young and old to embrace their Jewish identity.
  Risa's recognition here today is long overdue. Shortly after moving 
to the area, Risa read about Chabad and knew she wanted to become a 
part of it. She immediately began planning a communitywide parent 
education series in conjunction with the Jewish Community Center and 
the Conejo Jewish Academy which explored Jewish ideas and theology. 
Risa has since sponsored several other programs and continues to 
support Judaism in our community.
  In the spirit of building the bridge--a bridge to the past, future, 
and all people, I join our community in honoring Risa Munitz-Gruberger 
for her hard work and recognition of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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