[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E977-E978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING RABBI SHOLOM STERN, TALI DAHARI, KENNETH S. FINK, DR. 
     JACQUELINE H. SIMONS, MRS. SUSAN SACHS AND THE BRANDEIS SCHOOL

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of Rabbi 
Sholom Stern, Tali Dahari, Kenneth S. Fink, Dr. Jacqueline H. Simons, 
Mrs. Susan Sachs and the Brandeis School for their remarkable 
contributions to both education and community. The 79th Brandeis School 
Campaign Celebration will honor each of these dedicated and selfless 
individuals, commemorating their tireless work toward educating our 
youth. In helping students become well-informed and responsible 
community members and citizens, both the Brandeis School and these 
talented honorees are deserving of recognition.

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  Rabbi Sholom Stern will receive the Lion of Judah Award for his 
continued commitment to meaningful Judaic studies. Rabbi Stern's 
sustained and sturdy efforts help the congregation, community and 
school flourish. Mrs. Dahari will receive the Etz Chaim Tree of Life 
Award for her tireless efforts in connection with the Brandeis School, 
where for over 15 years she has persistently been a guiding light to 
students and parents alike. Mrs. Dahari's contribution as Publicity 
Chair has made an especially positive impact on the school as a whole 
and is proud to be a parent of the school as well. Mr. Fink and Dr. 
Simons will both receive the L'Dor Va'Dor Parents of the Year Award for 
their noble commitment to both the Brandeis School's mission and to its 
student body. From generation to generation, these alumni parents and 
their families have given selflessly to the school as both Mr. Fink and 
Dr. Simons are now proud to send their own children to the Brandeis 
School as well. Mrs. Susan Sachs will receive the Aishet Chayil Award 
for her determined devotion to both the Brandeis School and its 
Parent's Association. Mrs. Sachs has certainly been a woman of valor, 
serving the school in multiple fashions including her work as the 
Parent's Association President. Mrs. Sachs is also proud to send her 
children to the Brandeis School. All of these individuals help to 
foster an environment in which students at the Brandeis School can 
learn and prosper, toward those efforts they are especially deserving 
of recognition.
  In guiding a student body of 350 students in pre-kindergarten through 
8th grade, these honorees give of their time and abilities to a cause 
greater than themselves. The education of our youth will forever be a 
central and vital aspect of our society. Giving to children the 
opportunity to learn and achieve will continue to encourage our youth 
to explore their own gifts, talents and abilities in a safe, supportive 
learning environment. Toward this end, these esteemed individuals have 
continuously given of themselves in a selfless, fruitful manner.
  The work of these honorees is surely inspiring to us all, and I am 
immensely grateful to them for all that they have accomplished. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in expressing the gratitude of the U.S. 
Congress for their extensive contributions to society.

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