[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   DEBORAH SHAPIRA AND BARRY L. STERN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 7, 2017

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two community leaders, 
Deborah Shapira and Barry L. Stern, who are being recognized as the 
Guests of Honor at this year's 48th Annual SAR Anniversary Dinner. 
Deborah and Barry have been intimately involved in SAR's outreach and 
operations, and are integral to the organization's success. They are 
most deserving of this wonderful recognition.
  Ask anyone and they'll tell you, Deborah and Barry are among SAR's 
most thoughtful, humble and gracious members. Deborah serves on the SAR 
Board of Trustees, and is Chair of the SAR Academy Board of Education. 
Together, they served as Regional Vice Chairs for the 2014 Dinner, 
where Barry was involved in strategy and outreach. Deborah is a most 
active volunteer, working as a grade representative, class parent, 
Learning to Look volunteer, and committee member for the Academy's 
Chanukat Habayit, and regularly offering her wisdom on an array of 
academic issues. They have opened their home for parlor meetings and 
`meet and greets' to introduce and mentor SAR's new families.
  Deborah, a graduate of the HaSha'ar teacher training program at the 
Drisha Institute, taught at Beit Rabban Day School in Manhattan. She 
currently serves as Board Chair for the Pardes Institute of Jewish 
Studies, North America. Barry is Associate Clinical Professor of 
Medical Psychology at Columbia University College of Physicians and 
Surgeons. He also has a private psychotherapy practice in midtown 
Manhattan.
  But for Deborah and Barry, their true passion and love is first for 
family. They have three beautiful children, Pearl, Kayla, and Matan, 
and they are their pride and joy.
  Congratulations again to Deborah and Barry on receiving this 
wonderful recognition, and thank you for all you've done in the 
community.

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