[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 73 (Friday, April 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E568-E569]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING SUSAN LURIE

                                  _____
                                 

                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2017

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a member of the 
community who has been instrumental in the success of the Westchester 
Jewish Center for many years, Susan Lurie. The WJC is honoring Susan at 
their 66th Annual Spring Gala this year, and I cannot think of a more 
deserving honoree.
  Susan has been part of the Larchmont/Mamaroneck community for over 30 
years. She became Executive Director of the Westchester Jewish Center 
16 years ago after receiving a call from a congregant at WJC who was on 
the search committee for a new director there.

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What has kept Susan at WJC for all this time has been the interesting 
and diverse work; but even more than that has been the relationships 
and the feeling of home and family for so many congregants.
  Susan has been involved in every facet of WJC life. Over the years, 
Susan and the WJC leaders have worked together implementing innovative 
methods and programs such as a major building campaign and construction 
and the development of a strategic plan to make the many segments of 
synagogue life more engaging and responsive to the needs of its 
congregants.
  As a face of WJC, Susan is always warm and welcoming. After 16 years 
Susan has decided to retire and she reports with great pleasure about 
all the congregants that have come by to see her since the announcement 
was made.
  On this special occasion, I want to take a moment to thank Susan for 
all of her amazing work and congratulate her on this wonderful honor. 
It's much deserved.