[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1186]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID MINCBERG

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                            HON. CHRIS BELL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor David Mincberg on the occasion 
of his being named the recipient of the 2003 Max H. Nathan Award by the 
Houston chapter of the American Jewish Committee. The Max H. Nathan 
Award is presented annually to an individual who has performed most 
meritoriously in the cause of human relations and who exemplifies the 
finest traditions of his heritage. This individual must be dedicated in 
his service to the community.
  David Mincberg epitomizes the qualities the American Jewish Committee 
recognizes each year with this award. Mr. Mincberg has spent his life 
enriching the Jewish community. He began his service to the community 
as a student at Bellaire High School where he served as president of 
the Houston Jewish Community Center Youth Council. At the University of 
Texas, he demonstrated his leadership qualities during his tenure as 
president of the Friar Society.
  After graduating from law school, Mr. Mincberg continued his 
dedication to humanitarianism as evidenced by his volunteer work on the 
boards of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, the American Jewish 
Committee and the Jewish Family Service Foundation where he served as 
board chairman.
  Mr. Mincberg was a founder and the first president of Southwest 
Houston 2000 Inc., a forum for improving the quality of life for all 
people living in southwest Houston. He served as chairman of the Harris 
County Democratic Party from 1994 to 1998. From 1988 to 1991, he served 
as president of the American Jewish Committee. During his term as 
president, he made a lasting impact on American pluralism and the 
quality of life in the community. Mr. Mincberg currently serves on the 
boards of Planned Parenthood and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
  Mr. Mincberg is owner and president of Flagship Properties 
Corporation, one of the largest privately held multifamily residential 
companies in Texas. He takes great pride in providing employment to 
over 600 people of diverse backgrounds.
  David Mincberg is married to Lainie Gordon. They are the proud 
parents of five children.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate David Mincberg on his many 
years of exceptional service to the Jewish community.

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