[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1987]
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                         HONORING LEE ROSENBERG

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Lee Rosenberg and 
Rabbi Kudan for winning the Humanitarian Award of the Holocaust 
Memorial Foundation of Illinois.
  I am proud to call Lee a good friend and to recognize his 
achievements today on the House floor. Affectionately known by his many 
friends as ``Rosy,'' Lee Rosenberg has dedicated a lifetime toward 
advancing the cause of human rights and social equality in Israel and 
for the Jewish people around the world. I have often discussed foreign 
policy matters with Lee and benefited from his impressive knowledge, 
insight, and advocacy for state of Israel and humanitarian affairs.
  I was honored to attend the Humanitarian Award Dinner, which 
recognized Lee's outstanding contributions on November 11th. The 
ceremony was hosted by the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois--
an organization working to preserve the value and dignity of human life 
through remembrance of the events surrounding the Holocaust.
  Since 1986, the Foundation has presented its Humanitarian Award to 
honor distinguished citizens who have helped embody the ideals of the 
organization. Lee Rosenberg's contributions over the past twenty years 
have reflected these ideals and his impeccable reputation as one of 
Chicago's most active leaders in the Jewish philanthropic community.
  In addition, Lee has worked tirelessly to improve his community 
through active membership in the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan 
Chicago, the Jewish Community Relations Council, AIPAC, and as a board 
member for several private sector and not-for-profit corporations.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Lee Rosenberg for receiving the 
Humanitarian Award bestowed by the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of 
Illinois. The Fifth Congressional District of Illinois, and indeed the 
city of Chicago, are proud of Lee's achievements and for winning this 
prestigious award. On behalf of a grateful Nation, I thank Lee for his 
contributions to community service and wish him continued success in 
the future.

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