[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 122 (Tuesday, August 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL GOLDBERG

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 9, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Michael 
Goldberg for his continued activism in the community.
  Mr. Goldberg was born and raised on Manhattan's lower east side as 
the youngest of three in a blue collar family. He grew up working part 
time for his family's store, while also attending school in Brooklyn. 
Mr. Goldberg's interest in journalism and passion for local politics 
encouraged him to stay in Brooklyn to attend Brooklyn College. Pursuing 
a political science degree and working for local newspapers, Mr. 
Goldberg was exposed to many in the legal profession which served as a 
springboard for his career.
  After attending Brooklyn Law School, Mr. Goldberg held a position 
with a landlord-tenant law firm in Central Brooklyn. His success 
propelled him to form Goldberg & Lustig with Harvey Lustig who has been 
his law partner for the past 26 years. This became one of the premier 
landlord-tenant firms in Brooklyn, establishing a loyal roster of 
clients over the years.
  Mr. Goldberg's success in the area has given life to the local 
community's businesses and has been critical in its economic vitality. 
Protecting many local small business owners and tenants from losing 
their locations, Mr. Goldberg has gained a positive relationship with 
his community.
  Mr. Goldberg is happily married to his loving wife Jeryl, and 
together they have raised two bright children: Lee and Lyssa. In his 
hometown of Long Island's South Shore, Mr. Goldberg remains heavily 
involved in the local synagogue as the Men's Club President for the 
past five years.
  Mr. Goldberg strongly believes that lawyers hold a special 
responsibility for improving our society and furthering our democratic 
way of life.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
and success of Mr. Michael Goldberg.

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