[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 55 (Wednesday, April 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E842]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MIRAH HOROWITZ

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 1, 2009

  Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise to share a story about my 
constituent, Mirah Horowitz. I have known Mirah since she was 5 years 
old and have watched her grow from a gregarious young girl into a 
dedicated public servant. She served as a Clerk on the 9th Circuit 
Court of Appeals; as a Clerk in the United States Supreme Court; and as 
a key staffer for both Senators Kerry and Menendez.
  Now she has found a way to serve the public by helping find dogs for 
families who want them. Dog rescue is often viewed through the lens of 
saving the lives of dogs, but this is not the only thing Mirah sees in 
her work . . . she is helping to enhance families and bring joy to 
them.
  I commend Mirah on her role in founding K-9 Lifesavers and for 
providing the organization with the leadership it needs to become a 
successful endeavor.
  Every dog that is rescued ends up in a loving home with a family that 
would otherwise be incomplete. In these tough economic times, families 
need a source of comfort, their children need a source of joy, and just 
about everyone can use a bit of loyalty and companionship.
  Mirah is one of the founding partners and Executive Director of K-9 
Lifesavers, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) headquartered in Virginia. K-9 
Lifesavers is a unique dog rescue. It is dedicated to rescuing dogs who 
face certain euthanasia in high kill shelters across the Eastern 
seaboard. Unlike most rescues, K-9 Lifesavers does not turn away dogs 
that need special medical care before they can be adopted, like 
heartworm positive dogs or dogs with orthopedic problems. Instead, K-9 
raises the money needed to be sure the dogs are healthy on their way to 
adoptive homes.
  How proud I am of Mirah Horowitz and all her extraordinary 
accomplishments. K-9 Lifesavers bears her indelible marks of compassion 
and caring, and we are all grateful for her leadership.

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