[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H1093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF MURRAY KALISH

  (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Murray Kalish, a dear 
friend and constituent who, last week, celebrated his 97th birthday.
  Through a lifetime of hard work and dedication to public service, 
Murray established himself as one of the most committed community 
leaders in south Florida. He has served on the boards of the county 
planning and zoning commission, his synagogue board, and the Lake Worth 
Drainage District Board.
  Murray has shown a strong political acumen throughout his career, 
founding the important United South County Democratic Club, and 
possessing an uncanny ability to spot up-and-coming leaders and direct 
them into elected office.
  A mentor to many, Murray has been the gatekeeper of the Palm Beach 
County political landscape. As an aspiring politician, you simply 
cannot hope to succeed without the guidance and insight that only 
Murray could provide.
  It is a privilege, Mr. Speaker, to represent a district with so many 
citizens who work tirelessly to make a difference every day, and 
Florida's public servants have Murray Kalish to thank for their 
inspiration.
  Thank you, Murray, for your friendship. To you and your dear late 
wife, Roz, you have been a blessing to me, and I am so pleased to stand 
here representing our community on the House floor to say thank you for 
your remarkable achievements and our community that has been 
strengthened as a result.

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