[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 84 (Monday, June 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULING JOSEPH J. SAVITZ, ESQUIRE, 2009 HONOREE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL 
                     OF WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 8, 2009

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Attorney 
Joseph J. Savitz, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, who is being honored 
by the Board of Trustees of Temple Israel for his many years of 
leadership and community service.
  For more than 50 years, Attorney Savitz has distinguished himself 
throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond as a highly skilled 
practitioner of the law and as a dedicated supporter of worthwhile 
causes that enriched the region and benefitted countless people.
  Born in the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, Attorney Savitz 
graduated from G.A.R. High School and went on to further his studies at 
then Wilkes College from which he graduated in 1948 following three 
years of military service in the United States Army that included 
service during World War II in France.
  In 1951 he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of 
Pennsylvania Law School. His preceptor was then Attorney Max Rosenn who 
went on to distinguished himself during decades of service on the 
federal bench with the United States Third Circuit Court.
  Attorney Savitz joined the law firm of Rosenn and Rosenn which, in 
1954, became the law firm of Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald. It was from 
that law firm that Attorney Savitz eventually retired as senior partner 
and still serves as ``Of Counsel.''
  Over the years, Attorney Savitz has served as Pennsylvania Department 
Commander of the Jewish War Veterans; USA and then National Judge 
Advocate; trustee of Wilkes University since 1958 (Chair, Board of 
Trustees, 1975-1978), now a Trustee Emeritus; treasurer and member of 
the board of John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine; Past 
President and continuing Director of Temple Israel; Trustee of the 
Jewish Community Center and a member of all State and Federal Courts.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Attorney Savitz on 
this noteworthy occasion. His dedication and selfless service to his 
community is legendary and his leadership and example has inspired 
countless others to seek his counsel and follow in his footsteps.
  Attorney Joseph Savitz has truly improved the quality of life for so 
many for so long in northeastern Pennsylvania and, in the process, he 
has earned widespread respect and admiration from his fellow citizens.

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