[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1275]
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                          HONORING SYLVIA LASK

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Sylvia Lask, a tireless advocate for her 
community and a woman who has worked with me for all of my elected 
life, is celebrating her 65th birthday, an occasion to celebrate her 
and all the wonderful things she has done. She has worked with me from 
my start in the New York State Assembly, but even more, she has been a 
great friend. She developed a specialty in the area of mental health 
while at my Assembly office and her dedication led her to join me in 
late night visits to State psychiatric hospitals to check on the care 
of the patients. Currently she is Chair of the New York State Board of 
Visitors of Psychiatric Hospitals and is a member of the Board of Bronx 
Municipal Hospital. She also led her building in the Co-op City rent 
strike. Her caring and concern have won her the affection and 
appreciation of virtually everyone she has come in contact with. She is 
also a State Committeewoman for the 82nd A.D. She is a committed 
Zionist and Jewish causes are her passion. She is an ardent supporter 
of the Kibbutz movement. She dearly loves her two children, Marc and 
Vicki. When I picture Sylvia in my mind I see her dancing around a 
campfire at a Kibbutz. She is a very dear friend and I join all in 
wishing her a very special birthday.

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