[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 52 (Monday, March 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE SCHWARTZ FAMILY

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 26, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Schwartz family 
for their philanthropic efforts in the Jewish Community of Las Vegas 
and for their many contributions to provide the Las Vegas Valley with a 
new community center and synagogue.
  The Schwartz family, principals of Great American Capital, a real 
estate development company found in Las Vegas, have been leaders in the 
development, acquisition, operation and management of high quality 
commercial and residential real estate projects in Nevada and Southern 
California. As a result of their civic generosity, the construction of 
the Beit Allon Chabad of Summerlin Community Center and Synagogue was 
completed and opened in April of 2006. This facility has emerged as one 
of the most magnificent synagogues in Las Vegas and includes the 
finest, up-to-date facilities for education, socializing, and catering 
affairs. For their humanitarian efforts and community service the 
Schwartz family is being recognized as inaugural recipients of the 
Chabad of Summerlin Founder's Award.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the Schwartz family. Their 
commitment to the Jewish Community is commendable and I congratulate 
them on their much deserved recognition. I thank them for their 
dedication and loyalty and wish them the best in their future 
endeavors.

                          ____________________