[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING RABBI ANCHELLE PERL AND THE WINNERS OF THE GOOD DEED AWARDS 
                       FOR LONG ISLAND TEENAGERS

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                         HON. KATHLEEN M. RICE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding work of Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola and the 
winners of the prestigious Good Deed Awards for Long Island Teenagers.
   For over two decades, the National Committee for the Furtherance of 
Jewish Education (NCFJE) has worked tirelessly to showcase and 
celebrate the tremendous achievements and service of our youth and to 
help our greater community appreciate their work.
   The Good Deed Awards have helped provide so many young men and women 
with the recognition, confidence and encouragement they need to 
continue on a path of public service and become the leaders of 
tomorrow. This organization instills in them a sense of purpose and 
pride and demonstrates the potential that our nation's youth have for 
creating positive change in their communities and improving the lives 
of others.
   That is why I want to begin by congratulating this year's winners. 
These 31 incredible young men and women come from over a dozen 
different high schools, represent a diverse set of backgrounds and 
cultures, and were nominated by a variety of distinguished community 
members, including educators, religious and community leaders, elected 
officials, and members of the local business community. Brought 
together by their commitment to public service and the desire to help 
others, this year's winners truly embody the very best that our 
community has to offer.
   I also want to acknowledge Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola, 
who has graciously hosted the Good Deed Awards for the past 22 years. 
Having had the honor of attending this event in the past, I know the 
crucial role that Rabbi Perl plays in guiding and encouraging these 
incredible young men and women, and in promoting community support for 
their work. Rabbi Perl has devoted his life to serving this community 
and I am truly proud to be his representative in Congress.

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