[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF DENA MALLACH

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dena Mallach for her 
outstanding service as Executive Director of the Jewish Family and 
Counseling Service (JFCS) of Jersey City, Bayonne, and Hoboken. Mrs. 
Mallach was awarded the 2002 Mary T. Norton Memorial Award on September 
17, 2002, at the United Way Kick-Off, which was held at the Crowne 
Plaza in Secaucus, New Jersey.
  Mrs. Mallach has devoted her life to the care of others. Her 
inspiring credentials include being trained a disaster mental health 
worker within the Red Cross system, her work in child protective and 
developmentally disabled youth services, on a crisis intervention team, 
and over fourteen years of experience at the JFCS, where she was 
appointed Executive Director in September, 2000.
  Some of her most admirable feats have come at the darkest of times. 
She volunteered in the recovery efforts of countless local disasters, 
such as the deadly Seton Hall fire, and in numerous national 
emergencies, such as Hurricane George. And when her country needed her 
most, she worked tirelessly to help the families and colleagues of the 
victims of the terrorist attacks on America. In addition to personal 
care, she directed the opening of a branch office in Hoboken after 9/11 
and brought aid and advocacy services to the distressed residents.
  This award is given in recognition of the deep commitment to human 
services exemplified by Congresswoman Mary T. Norton. It recognizes 
women who have made outstanding contributions to the success of 
programs both in their community and throughout the nation.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dena Mallach for 
her selfless dedication and volunteerism in her community and beyond.

                          ____________________