[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E372]
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                A TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN AND TERRI KEVELSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay tribute to 
Stephen and Terri Kevelson, who are being honored by the esteemed Young 
Israel of Avenue J on the occasion of the synagogue's 25th Annual 
Dinner.
  The Young Israel of Avenue J has provided great leadership for both 
the 10th Congressional District and for all New Yorkers. I stand today 
to acknowledge two people on whose backs the foundation and ideology of 
this great institution has persevered. Our city and our nation need 
demonstrations of kindness, strength, and commitment to the success of 
our local communities, and the Kevelsons have provided us with just 
that.
  The Kevelsons have a unique understanding of both the spiritual and 
communal needs of the residents of the 10th Congressional District, and 
have used that knowledge in ways that provide us not only the 
functional benefits of their work, but also a shining example of what 
community dedication truly means. From their work in forwarding the 
Flatbush Mikva, to their involvement with Chaim Berlin and the Young 
Israel movement the Kevelson's has constantly and consistently served 
our community above and beyond the call of duty.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to bring to the halls of 
Congress examples of individuals and organizations who have selflessly 
devoted their existence to the betterment of those around them. I 
congratulate both the Young Israel of Avenue J and Stephen and Terri 
Kevelson on this joyous occasion, and wish them continued success in 
all their endeavors.

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