[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               THE PASSING OF VALERIY ``LARRY'' SAVINKIN

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                        HON. HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2017

  Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sorrow that I rise today 
in recognition of the untimely passing of Valeriy ``Larry'' Savinkin, a 
dedicated and well-respected community leader and my congressional 
field representative who served the residents of the 8th Congressional 
District of New York with distinction.
  Larry Savinkin was born on October 25, 1955, to Igor and Ada 
Savinkin. He was brother to Viola, husband to Valentina, father to 
Galina and Vladimir, father-in-law to Vadim and grandfather to Victor.
  Before migrating to Brooklyn with his family from Odessa, Ukraine in 
1996, Larry was a hardworking business owner where he operated a door-
making company and a chain of merchant stores. Larry's commitment, core 
values and work ethic allowed him to excel in various positions. He was 
previously employed as a computer programmer, worked for the United 
States Census Bureau and served as a Community Liaison for former 
Congressman Bob Turner. More recently, he was a project manager at the 
Jewish Association for Serving the Aging (JASA), a local community-
based organization that serves older adults of all races, religions and 
economic backgrounds across New York City.
  Larry's success and impact in the neighborhoods of Southern Brooklyn 
and Queens was not limited to his work with my congressional office. 
For over 20 years, he was involved in several prominent organizations 
including the September 11 Family Group, the Brighton Beach Business 
Improvement District, The Holocaust Memorial Committee, Odessa 
Community of New York, and Brooklyn's Community Planning Board 13. 
Larry had a magnetic personality and cared about his community 
immensely, approached his work with urgency, compassion and had a great 
sense of humor.
  I had the privilege of knowing Larry and working with him throughout 
the years. I recognize that his integrity was above reproach and his 
competence was extraordinary. I thank his family and friends for 
sharing him with us all. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues join me in extending gratitude for Larry 
Savinkin's public service and his commitment to the people of Brooklyn, 
he is worthy of the highest praise.

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