[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING WILLIAM ``BILL'' GRALNICK

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                           HON. ROBERT WEXLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the retirement of 
a great leader in American Jewish community, the Southeast Regional 
Director of the American Jewish Committee, AJC, William ``Bill'' 
Gralnick.
  For the past two decades, Bill Gralnick has championed Jewish causes 
and promoted inter-religious dialogue in south Florida. He has built 
bridges with the Christian and Muslim communities, advocated for 
strengthened U.S.-Israel relations, and combated anti-Semitism and 
intolerance in all its forms. He has brought south Florida law 
enforcement officials together with local clergy, and arranged for 
exchanges between Israeli security experts and local police. The 
exemplary work of the AJC in south Florida is a testament to Bill's 
commitment, and I thank him for his unwavering dedication, spirit and 
resolve.
  Today, I congratulate Bill Gralnick on his years of achievement with 
the AJC. Bill has been a beacon of leadership in south Florida, and his 
efforts have benefited the Jewish community both in our area and 
beyond. Bill has set a shining example for future generations, and I 
wish him ``mazel tov'' and much future success.

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