[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 77 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING DAVID GOLDSTEIN

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2013

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. David Goldstein 
for his many years of selfless and compassionate public service in the 
Bronx.
  David has been an exemplary contributor to the Bronx community for 
more than 13 years, and during that time he has served as mentor and 
leader to countless professionals. His career in public affairs and 
community service has been a testament to the importance of unselfish 
devotion to the well being of others.
  Since 2003, David has served as the Chairperson for my office's 
Military Academy Committee so I have firsthand knowledge of his 
outstanding professionalism. During his tenure as Chairperson, my 
office has sent 7 young people to the United States Naval Academy. He 
has brought a variety of skills to his role with the committee, 
including sharp intellect, a strong work ethic, and a deeply felt 
commitment to ensuring that the candidates selected serve our nation in 
the United States military with honor and distinction.
  David's acute appreciation for the needs of the people he serves can 
be seen in all of his work. During his tenure at the United Parcel 
Service of America, Inc (UPS) as Government and Community Relations 
Director for New York City, he established bilateral relationships with 
not-for-profit organizations, small businesses, local Chambers of 
Commerce, and various business associations. Recently, as the former 
Vice President of Operations at the Food Bank for New York City, David 
developed operational strategies that led the Food Bank to increase 
their food donations by more than one million pounds. David also worked 
to redesign the existing community kitchen/food pantry program to 
become the Food Bank's flagship program for all of New York City. 
David's unique ability to understand the goals of each of these 
organizations, and expand them in ways specifically designed to advance 
these goals in extraordinary ways is what makes him such an exemplary 
leader.
  David has recently taken a position with the Food Bank of Monmouth 
and Ocean County in New Jersey. As many of my colleagues from New 
Jersey can attest, Monmouth and Ocean Counties were severely impacted 
by Hurricane Sandy. I am confident that David will bring the same 
dedication and effort that accomplished so much for the Bronx and for 
New York City to this new endeavor. I know David will be successful in 
this new position, and that he will help the many families who are 
still recovering from this devastating storm.
  David's dedication to helping others, and expanding opportunities for 
young men and women who wish to serve our country, are truly 
outstanding. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring 
David Goldstein for his remarkable dedication to the people of the 
Bronx, New York City, and the Tri-State area.

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