[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONOREES OF THE LEXINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the honorees of 
the Lexington Democratic Club's Annual Dinner and its 60th Anniversary 
celebration. At its 60th Anniversary celebration at the Yale Club in 
Manhattan, the Lexington Democratic Club is honoring its living former 
Presidents, State Committee Members, and District Leaders.
  As the first political club dedicated to reform in New York City, the 
Lexington Democratic Club has sought to increase inclusive civic 
participation, promote transparent, open government, and support the 
merit-based selection of judges. Its leaders reflect the best ideals of 
the Club and have devoted their volunteer efforts to supporting the 
Club's proud mantle of reform.
  Among those being honored are Ann Pinciss Berman, Joanne Bing, 
Jonathan L. Bing, John Bradley, William Bryk, Reita Cash, David L. 
Cohen, Pat Falk, Conrad Foa, Neil V. Getnick, Brenda Goodman, Zachary 
R. Greenhill, Roger Grimble, Paul Hellegers, Russell Hemenway, Nikki 
Henkin, Bernard E. Jacob, Barbara Kloberdanz, Richard Lane, Heather K. 
Leifer, Robert J. Levinsohn, Andrew Lowenthal, Robin Marsico, Trudy L. 
Mason, Gail Melhado, John K. Mills, Jane Lowe Parshall, Peter Philip, 
Robert Plautz, Warrie Price, Joanne Pugh, Lawrence M. Rosenstock, 
Marjorie Sachs, H. Richard Schumacher, Felice Shea, Diane Staab, 
Michael Stolzer, Alexander M. Tisch, David Tyson and Roger Waldman. 
Many of these individuals went on to win political office, to be 
elected as judges or to take on other roles in public service. All of 
them care deeply about the community and have worked to make New York 
City a better place to live.
  Throughout its storied, sixty-year existence, the Lexington 
Democratic Club of New York City has proudly carried the banner of 
reform and good government. It is fitting that, as the Club celebrates 
the conclusion of its sixth decade, its members honor those civic and 
political leaders who were inspired by its noble ideals and who worked 
with such dedication and energy to effect them.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished colleagues join me 
recognizing the significant contributions to our civic and political 
life made by the 2009 honorees of the Lexington Democratic Club of New 
York City.

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