[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING SHERRI AND ROBERT VINES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE IN SAN 
                         BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, today it is my pleasure to 
recognize Sherri and Robert Vines for more than 30 years of community 
service in San Bernardino County, California. The Vines, who are being 
honored with the Norman F. Feldheym Award from Congregation Emanu El in 
our community, exemplify the volunteerism that is the backbone our 
American communities.
  Currently the President of the United Jewish Welfare Fund of San 
Bernardino County, Robert Vines has been serving his Congregation and 
his community for 30 years. Robert has been a respected member of the 
California State Bar since 1973 and served as the Deputy District 
Attorney for the County of San Bernardino from 1973-1975. As a member 
of Congregation Emanu El, Robert has served in a number of important 
positions, including Financial Secretary of the entire Congregation.
  His wife Sherri has served Congregation Emanu El in many capacities, 
including teaching at the School of Jewish Living, chairing the 
Community Sedar and three terms as Sisterhood President.
  Mr. Speaker, together they have been leading members of their 
community serving as officers in the Arrowhead United Way, as host 
family for the Western Regional Little League Tournament, and as 
coaches in the local Little League and AYSO. They have contributed 
their skills and resources to programs of Congregation Emanu El, 
including sponsoring temple events and serving as a host family for 
NFTY Conclave.
  Sherri and Robert Vines will receive the Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym 
Award on June 12, 2004 on the 113th anniversary of the founding of 
their Congregation. They are certainly deserving of the award, which 
pays tribute to members who most closely resemble the Rabbi Feldheyin's 
qualities of love and loyalty to the synagogue, service to the 
community, and personal traits of humility, kindness, care and love. 
Please join me, Mr. Speaker, in recognizing Sherri and Robert for their 
outstanding service to their community.

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