[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 79 (Monday, June 7, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1142]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM E. RAPFOGEL

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 7, 1999

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my great admiration 
for William E. Rapfogel, a remarkable leader and citizen who this year 
receives the Distinguished Community Service Award at the Centennial 
Anniversary National Dinner of the Orthodox Union.
  A man of high principle, piercing intelligence, and extraordinary 
skill, Mr. Rapfogel has touched countless lives in the New York area 
through a variety of professional and civic activities.
  For seven years, Mr. Rapfogel has been the Executive Director of the 
Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty, one of 
New York City's largest not-for-profits. Through the Met Council, Mr. 
Rapfogel has been instrumental in expanding home care, housing, and 
employment opportunities, while also providing crisis intervention and 
other services to deserving recipients.
  Mr. Rapfogel's commitment to social progress is matched by a life-
long devotion to the Jewish community. He has been the Executive 
Director of the Institute for Public Affairs of the Orthodox Union and 
of the American Jewish Congress Metropolitan Region.
  In addition, Mr. Rapfogel contributed his time and energy to all New 
Yorkers by serving as an able and effective Assistant Comptroller of 
New York City.
  We are a stronger community thanks to William Rapfogel's vision and 
leadership. I am confident that Mr. Rapfogel's exceptional example will 
remain a source of guidance and inspiration to his colleagues and 
admirers for many years to come.

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