[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE KALISHMAN FAMILY

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary 
St. Louis family dedicated to community service and who embodies the 
spirit of volunteerism. The Kalishman family is receiving this year's 
Netzach Award from the St. Louis Chapter of the American Jewish 
Committee.
  The Kalishman legacy of community service began with Nancy and late 
husband Jerry, and continues today through their children. Nancy has a 
long record of service but continues to show her dedication and 
compassion by reading to underserved children as part of the Ready 
Readers Program. Formerly a teacher, she is a past and lifetime member 
of the board of the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, past president 
of the Temple Israel Sisterhood, and has served on the boards of many 
other community organizations.
  Daughter, Susan Goldberg, follows in her mother's footsteps by 
currently serving as board president for Ready Readers and as vice-
chair of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation. She is also a board 
member of the Scholarship Foundation and the Magic House. Closer to 
home Susan serves as troop leader for both her daughter's Brownie 
troops and as president-elect of their school's parents' association.
  John Kalishman serves as vice president of finance/treasurer of the 
Jewish Federation. He previously served six years as chair of the 
investment committee for the St. Louis Jewish Community Foundation in 
which he was responsible for managing its endowments.
  Jim Kalishman and his family just moved back to the St. Louis area 
five years ago and did not wait to get involved with the community. He 
is now vice president of the board of Congregation Shaare Emeth and was 
selected to participate in an emerging leader program. He also led the 
launch of the successful campaign to pass Proposition 0 for the Ladue 
Schools.
  The Kalishman family has shown unwavering dedication to the Jewish 
and St. Louis communities in the past, and there is no doubt that they 
will continue to serve and provide as examples of how volunteerism is 
alive and well in this country. Please join me in congratulating the 
Kalishmans in their much deserved honor in receiving this year's 
Netzach Award.

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