[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF DR. BARBARA-ANN WEINSTEIN ED.D

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Dr. Barbara-Ann 
Weinstein, recipient of the Leadership Broward Foundation's Outstanding 
Broward Leader Award. Each year the Leadership Broward Foundation 
honors a select group of individuals who have distinguished themselves 
through outstanding service and a commitment to our community. As 
President of Family Central of Broward County, Dr. Weinstein is the 
embodiment of these values. I can think of no one more deserving of 
this award than someone who has devoted her career to promoting the 
welfare of children and their families in South Florida.
  Dr. Weinstein has been a strong advocate for children through Family 
Central since 1985. Over the years, her guidance, support, and 
dedication led Family Central to provide a variety of educational 
services and family support in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade-
Counties. For nearly 40 years, this organization has played a pivotal 
role in the lives of South Florida families by strengthening the 
social, emotional and economic ties that family members have to one 
another, as well as to their community. Last year alone, Family 
Central's vital services reached more than 130,000 South Florida 
clients.
  I am so pleased that Ms. Weinstein has been selected as an honoree. 
Her commitment to children and families has been essential to providing 
a strong foundation for South Florida's children.

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