[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 150 (Tuesday, October 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO NAOMI LAUTER

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 1998

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, a young nation with a long and 
honorable history, Israel has been a symbol of hope and a land of 
opportunity for millions of Jews throughout the world. Surviving six 
wars, constant terrorism, and severe economic boycotts, Israel's 
600,000 citizens have shown the world what it means to be committed to 
one's homeland. And like Israel, Naomi Lauter's independence, 
determination and strength have helped to build AIPAC into the leading 
organization for Jewish concerns.
  I would like to congratulate Naomi Lauter on 16 years of incredible 
leadership as the Western Regional Director of AIPAC. Naomi's 
commitment to AIPAC and her vision has been unwavering and inspiring 
for all those who have worked with her.
  The Jewish community has been served well by Naomi's spirit, 
innovation and devotion to Israel and pro-Israel legislation. Naomi has 
helped build AIPAC into what it has become in the Pacific Northwest, 
focused, effective, and powerful. We are all grateful to her for the 
work she has accomplished during her years of involvement with AIPAC.
  And we look forward to her involvement for years to come. While Naomi 
is leaving as the Regional Director, we should all be grateful that she 
is not leaving AIPAC altogether. Becoming its National Consultant, 
AIPAC is fortunate to be able to rely on her insight and institutional 
knowledge of this great organization.
  Every Jewish American can take pride in her dedication to bringing 
together persons of any political persuasions to sit up and take notice 
for Jewish and pro-Jewish communities.
  Thank you Naomi for your service to AIPAC. We are thankful for your 
work, and look forward to a continuing friendship and wish you a 
successful future.

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