[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO MR. JOEL M. CARP ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE JEWISH 
                   FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO

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                           HON. JUDY BIGGERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Joel M. Carp on the 
occasion of his retirement from the Jewish Federation of Chicago. For 
more than 30 years, Joel has devoted his life and considerable talents 
to helping the disadvantaged in our community and across the country.
  As the Senior Vice President for Community Services and Governmental 
Relations of the Federation, Joel was the voice of the Federation, both 
in the community and in the halls of the capitals in Springfield and 
Washington, D.C. Many were the times that he was a source of guidance 
and advice for me and my colleagues there, and for that I am grateful.
  Joel's contributions to the social service network in Chicago have 
been enormous. His work with the poor, the sick and the homeless 
ensured that countless members of our community had access to health 
and human services in their hour of need.
  As a public policy advocate and a writer, Joel has helped to steer 
local, State, and Federal Governments toward greater social 
responsibility. He has served on numerous task forces to address the 
needs of both the homeless and underprivileged children. In addition, 
he has supervised the Illinois State refugee and immigrant programs. 
Finally, through his writing and teaching, he has advanced the study 
and practice of social work.
  Mr. Speaker, Joel Carp is truly an outstanding individual whose 
lifetime of work will continue to benefit communities throughout the 
Chicago area for generations to come. So, once again, I thank Joel Carp 
for his service, his humor and his humanity, and I congratulate him on 
a well-earned retirement.

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