[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 73 (Friday, April 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E565-E566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING BOB & RUTH LEWIS

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2017

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, as Young Israel of New Rochelle in my 
district celebrates its 50th Anniversary at its current location, there 
could not be a more fitting couple to honor at the celebration than Bob 
and Ruth Lewis.
  Ten years after its founding on Coligni Avenue in south New Rochelle, 
YINR moved to 1228 North Avenue in June 1967. One month later in July, 
1967 Ruth and Bob joined that

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small group of congregants and since their arrival, the Lewises have 
been a significant presence in our community. Early on, Ruth with Rita 
Steimmauer Schiller prepared Shabbos kiddush and Bob corralled Jewish 
passersby to complete the sparse Friday night and Shabbos morning 
minyanim. Ruth was the head and motivating force of the committee for 
the formation of our eruv. Bob was a YINR vice president and a member 
of the search committee that hired Rabbi Fink. The Lewises have hosted 
the Bonnie Crest Friday night minyan since 1987. ``Dr. Ruth'', an 
internist and renowned endocrinologist has consulted on many of the 
more complicated medical problems of our members. `Dr. Bob', an OB-GYN, 
has delivered a number of the YINR offspring.
  Of all their accomplishments, the Lewises feel their greatest 
achievement has been their three daughters, Debbie, Adina, and Beth who 
have spent virtually their entire lives in New Rochelle and with their 
husbands have produced their remarkable eleven grandchildren. Debbie 
with her husband David Isaac, and Adina with her husband, Lawrence 
Garbuz, following their parents' example, have become valued, 
effective, respected members of our New Rochelle community. Beth and 
her husband, Yoel Greenbaum are highly thought of in their Teaneck 
community.
  Bob and Ruth have been cornerstones of the YINR and New Rochelle 
community, and their commitment to their family, friends, and fellow 
congregants is inspiring. On this special occasion, I want to take the 
opportunity to thank Bob and Ruth for all that they have done, and 
congratulate them on this wonderful and well deserved honor.

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