[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 169 (Monday, December 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING PESACH OSINA

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                         HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 2, 2013

  Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pesach Osina. Mr. 
Osina learned from a young age the importance of working on behalf of 
the community. Born in Brooklyn to parents who were well known for 
their kindness and charity, Pesach moved to Far Rockaway in 1999.
  Pesach immediately got involved in Far Rockaway community life--as an 
active board member of the Jewish Community Council (JCCRP) and a 
founding member of the Rockaway Community Emergency Response Team 
(CERT). He started a holiday toy collection and distribution 
organization that provides toys to hundreds of needy families. In 
addition, Pesach used his love for politics to advance the needs of the 
community by actively advocating with local elected officials.
  After helping elect Phil Goldfeder to the New York State Assembly in 
September of 2011, Pesach joined Goldfeder's government staff as 
Community Liaison and put his experience and skills to work for the 
community at the government level. Pesach has carved out a name for 
great work, responsiveness and community service.
  Pesach's passion for helping others has been most evident during the 
last few months--prior to and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. 
Pesach worked with government officials and community leaders doing to 
prepare the community, as much as possible, for the impending storm. As 
the storm was raging, he worked throughout the night with local 
organizations to communicate with and to meet the needs of stranded 
families. In the days and nights following the storm, Pesach travelled 
throughout the community visiting relief sites and working with 
community leaders to ensure that all of the community needs were met.
  Pesach has provided a beacon of hope and an exemplary standard of 
community service to the entire district. On behalf of New York State's 
5th District, I commend Mr. Pesach Osina and thank him for all his 
contributions to our community.

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