[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E760-E761]
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                         HONORING ROBERT KILLIP

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert Killip, a leader 
and integral part

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of the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) 
community.
  A father of three, Robert often experiences CSAIR through the eyes of 
his children. That is why it felt natural for him to accept the 
challenge of leading the Young Family Children's Program. For two years 
he planned weekly Shabbat and annual High Holiday services for CSAIR's 
large and owing under five set and their families. Robert's leadership 
role in YFCP helped offer parents a meaningful way to connect with one 
another, while their children participated in spirited services filled 
with prayer, song, stories and dancing. Through Robert's commitment to 
the success of YFCP, so many young CSAIR families have felt welcome in 
shul and integral members of our synagogue community.
  Robert grew up in Atlanta, where he and his family attended a Reform 
synagogue. He attended Jewish day school in Atlanta where he met his 
future wife, Avi, in high school. Fast forward to five years ago when, 
after graduating with a JD and an MBA from Boston University, Robert 
settled in Riverdale with now Rabbi Avi Killip and their 6-month-old. 
Looking for an observant and committed egalitarian community, the young 
family found a home at CSAIR. Here they have celebrated two more life 
cycle events--one naming and one bris--with our congregation. Now all 
three children, Judah, Dasi, and Gabe, call CSAIR ``our shul.'' The 
Killip family has indeed become part of the CSAIR family and Robert's 
leadership role in YFCP has helped make the shul even more welcoming to 
young children and their parents.
  This year, CSAIR is celebrating Robert at their annual Gala 
Celebration as one of their distinguished honorees. They have chosen a 
terrific individual to honor. I would like to send my personal 
congratulations to Robert on the occasion, and thank him for all his 
hard work on behalf of the community.

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