[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 51 (Friday, March 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ALEX HALBERSTEIN

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2007

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the Southeast 
Region of the Boys Town Jerusalem for their initiative to honor Alex 
Halberstein. I am very pleased that on March 28, 2007 we will express 
our respect and appreciation for the one of the most outstanding 
members of the Greater Miami Jewish community.
  More than 32 years ago, Alex Halberstein immigrated to the United 
States. He started working for the Pan Amco Finance Cooperation that is 
involved in transactions on behalf of Florida/Latin American importers 
and exporters. Following, he became the head of the International 
Division and Executive Vice President of Capital Bank. Alex is 
currently an International Bank Consultant.
  Throughout his career, Alex has always been active in community 
service. Alex gives much of his time and energy to enrich the lives of 
the members of our community. He serves as a member on the boards of 
the Jewish Community Services, Florida Friends of Hebrew University; 
Hillel Council and the greater Miami Jewish Federation. He also serves 
as a member of the National Executive Board and the Miami Dade County 
Executive board of AIPAC. In addition, Alex is the chairman of the 
Florida Congressional Committee, co-chair of the North Dade Campaign, 
chairman of the Latin America Migration Campaign and vice president of 
the international division of the Israel and Overseas, and Allocation 
Committee past treasurer and secretary.
  In addition to his tremendous service to our community, Alex also 
demonstrates a passionate commitment to make the lives of economically 
disadvantaged Israelis better and their futures brighter. By embracing 
the mission of the Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation, he enables many 
young Israelis to become leaders in the fields of technology, commerce, 
education, the military and public service.
  As Americans and citizens of humanity, we owe a debt of gratitude for 
his invaluable contributions to build a better future for our Nation 
and our world. Alex is leading an example for others in our community. 
He is a successful banker and a truly remarkable community leader. But 
above all else, Alex Halberstein is a wonderful human being.
  Without reservation, I support the Southeast Region of the Boys Town 
Jerusalem in recognizing the great honor being bestowed upon Alex 
Halberstein and wish him continued happiness in the future.

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