[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E660]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING LEO J. KIMMEL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, today I congratulate Leo J. Kimmel on the 
occasion of his being the honoree at the 22nd Anniversary Dinner of the 
Young Israel of Avenue J, in Brooklyn, New York.
  Mr. Kimmel has been a distinguished member of our community for many 
years, and has served us in a variety of capacities. Mr. Kimmel is the 
founder of the Court Street Synagogue which has provided an opportunity 
for the Jewish community in downtown Brooklyn a place to both pray and 
fulfill their religious duties with a convenience never before 
possible. This synagogue has provided unity for downtown Jewish 
professionals, from which Mr. Kimmel has proven time and time again his 
ability as an unparalleled civic leader for this community.
  Mr. Kimmel is a practicing attorney in downtown Brooklyn, who has 
dedicated his pro bono legal expertise for such worthy organizations as 
the Council of Jewish Organizations and the American Arbitration 
Committee. Mr. Kimmel has contributed endless hours of community 
service through his membership on the boards of both the United 
Lubavich Yeshivah, and the Young Israel of Avenue J. Mr. Kimmel is also 
an active member of Community Board 14.
  I wish to recognize the lifelong efforts of Mr. Leo J. Kimmel, and 
wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

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