[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E774]
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                     HONORING LORNA AND MARK BAKER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to recognize two 
constituents who have dedicated more than 40 years to the Hebrew 
Institute of Riverdale Bayit Community, Mark and Lorna Baker.
  Mark was one of the first members to join the ``boiler room'' group 
in 1974 to help create what the Bayit community has become. Mark served 
on the Board of Trustees and as the organization's Executive Vice 
President during the 1970s and 1980s. Over the past eight election 
cycles, Mark has chaired the Nominating Committee and worked to ensure 
fair elections.
  As a criminal defense attorney, Mark hosted the ``Guilty Until Proven 
Innocent--Freeing the Wrongfully Convicted'' program last January, 
which brought former prisoners to discuss their experiences with the 
Bayit community.
  As the Bayit community has been a part of Mark's life, his wife Lorna 
soon joined the community after their wedding. Lorna has participated 
and dedicated her time to the community for almost 20 years and is 
beloved by many. Lorna is a practicing clinical social worker who 
specializes in couples and in addition counseling those who need help 
free of charge.
  The time Mark and Lorna have dedicated to the Bayit community has 
been impressive, as have their contributions. It is my pleasure, Mr. 
Speaker, to honor and thank the Bakers for the impact they have had in 
the Riverdale community.

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