[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E83-E84]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JOHNNY FISHMAN

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I along with Representative Deutch 
rise today in honor of Johnny Fishman on the occasion of his Bar 
Mitzvah. We know that Johnny has been eagerly looking forward to this 
moment, and we are honored to share this special day with his friends 
and family.
  As a seventh grader at Pine Crest School, Johnny excels in math and 
science. He is known among his peers and teachers for his outstanding 
character, friendliness, and care

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for others. In addition to his academic pursuits, Johnny is driven by 
his passion for football. Johnny has played for three years with the 
MAR-JCC Mo Steel Flag Football Team, and last year he participated in 
the national championships. Johnny's love of sports and compassion for 
others led him to organize a sports equipment drive for his Mitzvah 
project. Johnny and his friend, Jake Moss, collected new and gently-
used sports gear for donation to a local children's charity, thereby 
expanding opportunities for less fortunate children.
  We join together in wishing ``Mazel Tov'' to Johnny. We also wish him 
every success in his promising future as he continues his personal and 
academic pursuits. It is with great pleasure that we honor him on his 
special day.

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