[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 49 (Friday, April 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E444]
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                      HONORING MR. WILLIAM KAPLAN

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                       HON. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2013

  Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Mr. William Kaplan, an inspirational individual who has 
selflessly served our community in the Hudson Valley.
   Mr. Kaplan is the founder of the Elaine and William Kaplan Family 
Foundations, which concentrates on supporting innovative and 
sustainable projects primarily in the Newburgh area. He has made a 
tremendous impact on countless organizations in our community including 
Mount St. Mary College, St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Hospice of 
Orange, The Greater Hudson Valley Health Center, Occupations, Inc., 
McQuade Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, and 
Orange County Community College. Mr. Kaplan has provided scholarships 
to help students have to opportunity to attend college.
   Mr. Kaplan frequently donates his time and resources in his tireless 
pursuit to better our community. His philanthropic contributions to his 
neighbors in the Hudson Valley have led to the betterment of our 
education system, local infrastructure, and community programs.
   Throughout the years, Mr. Kaplan has been recognized for these 
accomplishments among many others. This week, he is recognized by the 
Orange County Human Rights Commission as a Human Rights award 
recipient.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Mr. Kaplan and his 
continued commitment and service to our Hudson Valley community and I 
ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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