[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 54 (Monday, April 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E388-E389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MICHAEL KARNES

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 2, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment to recognize a key 
member of the Westchester Jewish Council community, Michael Karnes, who 
has been instrumental in WJC's growth for the last 26 years.
  Michael joined the Board of WJC at the urging of a good friend in 
1992. He has served as a board member, Secretary and most recently as 
Treasurer of the Council. Michael is a lifelong member of Temple Beth 
Abraham in Tarrytown, where he celebrated his Bar Mitzvah. Michael has 
gone on to become the

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youngest president in the 118 year history of the congregation and has 
the distinction of being the only person to have had the privilege of 
serving as president three times.
  Michael has also served on the Executive Board and Board of Governors 
of the JCC on the Hudson, now known as the Shames JCC on the Hudson. He 
continues to serve as a voluntary arbitrator in the New York City Civil 
Court Small Claims Division.
  And perhaps most importantly, during his first term as President of 
Temple Beth Abraham, Michael met Jane Rubin, whom along with her two 
sons, Alan and Gary, he welcomed into his life. With the addition of 
Marissa to the family, Jane and Michael have become the proud 
grandparents of Ellie, Judah, and Sam. His passion for his family is 
truly his driving force.
  This year, WJC is honoring Michael at the organization's 42nd 
Anniversary Gala for all his dedication and hard work to their 
community. He is a most deserving honoree, and I want to congratulate 
him of the occasion.

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