[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WEXLER

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues, 
Representatives Adam Schiff, Brad Sherman and Henry A. Waxman, as we 
pay tribute to Dr. Robert Wexler who is being honored by the American 
Jewish University.
  We know firsthand of his many outstanding contributions to our 
community. For 18 years, Bob has been the President of the American 
Jewish University, where students are offered an educational setting 
which embraces both the history of the Jewish heritage and the skills 
necessary to become leaders in society. During his time at the 
university, Bob's many accomplishments contributed greatly to the 
growth and prestigious reputation of the institution. In 2007, he led 
the merger between Brandeis Bardin Institute and the University of 
Judaism, creating the American Jewish University and making it one of 
the largest Jewish institutions in the United States. Bob is also 
responsible for the establishment of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic 
Studies at AJU, which is the first independent conservative rabbinical 
school in the west. Bob is also a founder of the Whizin Center for 
Continuing Education.
  In addition to his distinguished work as the President of AJU, Bob 
has been deeply involved in many charitable organizations. He has 
generously given his time to many of the Los Angeles Federation's 
commissions and committees, and has been named to Newsweek's list of 
America's 50 most influential rabbis, as well as Forward's list of the 
50 most significant American Jewish leaders.
  Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, we ask you to join us in 
recognizing Dr. Robert Wexler for his invaluable service and dedication 
to the community.

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