[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E474]
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              HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ANDREA LEEDS

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments of 
Andrea Leeds. Andrea's steadfast involvement in the community has truly 
enriched the lives of children and families in our Long Island 
communities.
  Upon graduating from Boston University with a BA in Psychology, 
Andrea began her career in Human Resources at Kenyon and Eckhardt 
Advertising. She continued in the Wall Street offices of Chemical Bank 
as a Corporate Training Specialist. Finally, as Assistant Director of 
Human Resources at Ziff Davis Publishing, she met her favorite 
applicant and most notable ``hire''--Michael Leeds. Following their 
engagement, Andrea left Ziff Davis to become Director of Human 
Resources at Lebhar Friedman Publishing.
  While Michael was expanding CMP Media, Andrea became a full-time 
mom--raising three daughters. With her focus on the family, she became 
very involved in numerous school activities--most notably the PTA and 
girls' athletics.
  Andrea's involvement in the community extends far beyond her own 
family. As a founding member and President of the Woodbury Jewish 
Center Sisterhood, Andrea was honored by the community as ``Woman of 
Achievement.'' She is currently a Trustee of the Woodbury Jewish Center 
and is the Board liaison to the Senior Citizens Group.
  Andrea also co-chairs the United Jewish Agencies Long Island 
Legislative Committee and is Executive Vice President and a member of 
the Board of Directors of the North Shore Child and Family Guidance 
Center. Throughout her service to center, which is the largest non-
profit mental health center on Long Island, Andrea has led numerous 
initiatives including the establishment of the Trauma and Bereavement 
Center. Along with her husband, Michael, Andrea was recognized with the 
prestigious ``Family Life Award'' in 2002.
  Together, this dynamic spouse-team runs the Andrea and Michael Leeds 
Family Foundation, which focuses on community health care, education 
and support for Israel. The Center upholds one of Andrea's core beliefs 
that the ``key to success and understanding each other begins with 
education.'' This statement is one that Andrea maintains throughout her 
abundant work in our community, and I applaud her many achievements and 
contributions.

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