[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 84 (Monday, June 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1065-E1066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING LILA STERN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2011

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Hebrew School teacher and long-time community 
volunteer Lila Stern of Rockland County, is being honored by 
Congregation Shaaray Israel at their annual Journal Dinner Dance on 
June 12, 2011. For her numerous contributions to her community, Lila 
will receive the congregation's prestigious ``Woman of Valor'' award.
  Lila has served as a leader of the Rockland Jewish community since 
1953. As her husband Jules rose to the head of their congregation in 
the 1970s, Lila sought to encourage women's involvement in the Jewish 
issues as Chairwoman of Rockland County Israel Bonds Women's Division, 
President of Sisterhood at the Jewish Community Center, and a lifelong 
member of Hadassah.
  In addition to her work in the Jewish community, Lila pursued a 
career as a ``Professional Volunteer.''
  While raising three children, she took the time to work as a Pink 
Lady at Good Samaritan Hospital and as a literacy volunteer.
  Lila now works as an adult teacher at Shaaray Israel where she 
teaches a class on Jewish appreciation. Every Wednesday she leads a 
discussion on Jewish issues ranging from religious issues to Israeli 
politics.
  As a grandmother of 11, Lila has instilled in her family a respect 
for Jewish tradition as well as a sense of gratitude and support for 
the state of Israel, which she and her husband travel to frequently. 
Her visits to Israel began in 1950, when she first went with her 
parents lugging suitcases of clothing as well as money for the needy of 
the fledgling new country.
  Through her charity and tireless dedication to her community, Lila 
has certainly earned her title as a ``Woman of Valor,'' and I 
congratulate her on this honor.

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