[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1091]
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                        TRIBUTE TO MARCEL GROEN

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 13, 2001

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marcel Groen of 
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Marcel has been awarded the first Mark 
E. Goldberg Memorial Award which recognizes individuals for their 
commitment to Jewish culture and civic life and also for participating 
in the Israel Bonds Program. The Mark E. Goldberg Memorial Award was 
established in memory of Mark E. Goldberg and his strong devotion to 
the Jewish community.
  Marcel is a founding partner in the law firm of Groen, Laveson, 
Goldberg & Rubenstone in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. He is extremely active 
in his community as a former chairman of the Bucks County International 
Trade Council, a board member of the Bucks County Male Teen Conference, 
and he was former counsel to the Lower Bucks County Chamber of 
Commerce. Marcel has served as a special counsel to numerous 
municipalities and their agencies.
  Marcel has long been an active supporter of the Democratic party. He 
is the Chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Committee and is a 
member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. He was also the 
former Finance Chairman of the Bucks County Democratic Committee.
  Marcel has dedicated much time and efforts to Jewish causes. He is an 
officer of the board of Beth Shalom Congregation, served as past-
president of the Philadelphia ORT and the Bucks County Jewish National 
Fund, and a former vice president and board member of the Philadelphia 
Solomon Schechter Day School.
  Marcel and his wife Bernice are the proud parents of four children: 
Marlon, Jennifer, Rachel, and Justin. Their family also includes son-
in-law Ami Dolev and future son-in-law, Elad Yagur.
  Marcel is my close friend. He is a good man committed to public 
service and civic leadership. I am pleased to congratulate Marcel for 
this distinguished award.

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