[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF ASSEMBLYMAN MICHAEL SIMANOWITZ

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                            HON. GRACE MENG

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2017

  Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with the support of my 
colleague, Congressman Crowley, to honor the life and exceptional 
service of New York State Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz. Mike passed 
away on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at the age of 46, after battling a 
long illness. Mike was a dedicated public servant, a devoted family 
man, and a truly remarkable individual.
  Mike began a lifelong career in public service as chief of staff to 
former New York State Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn more than twenty 
years ago. He was later elected to fill her seat after her retirement 
in 2011. A long-time active member of his community, Mike volunteered 
with the New York Police Department's auxiliary program at the 107th 
Precinct in Flushing, Queens, for 15 years, and was its commanding 
officer for nine years. And as one of only a few Orthodox Jews in the 
New York State legislature, Mike was proud of his faith and was a 
strong voice for the Queens Jewish community.
  When speaking to Mike's constituents, you will hear nothing but words 
of praise for his passionate commitment to his district and community. 
Congressman Crowley and I counted Mike as a great friend, and we join 
the entire New York community in mourning this terrible loss.
  Congressman Crowley and I offer our deepest condolences to Mike's 
wife and four children, his parents, and all of his friends, colleagues 
and constituents. We continue to keep Mike's family in our thoughts and 
prayers during this difficult time.

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