[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E775]
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                         HONORING BARRY BENDER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, communities find their strength in the 
dedicated individuals who offer their time and talent to benefit the 
greater good. For the past 18 years, Barry Bender has been one of those 
people regularly making selfless contributions to the Hebrew Institute 
of Riverdale, or Bayit community.
  Barry's service to the Bayit began as a natural extension of his 
Jewish professional life, conducting Jewish educational experiences 
throughout the U.S. and Canada using technology and multimedia.
  He has brought his creativity and technical skills to many Bayit 
events and activities including the annual dinner, and to the video 
production and broadcast of the annual Selichot concert.
  As an award winning amateur photographer, Barry is often seen around 
the Bayit with his camera documenting Shul life. He has given classes 
on a variety of topics including ``Jewish Meditation,'' and ``The Seven 
Days of Creation Through the Eyes of Science.'' He is also a proud 
member of the Bayit's Community Security Service (CSS) Team.
  Barry's real claim to fame at the Bayit though is being a second 
generation shul lollipop man, continuing in his father zt''l's 
footsteps. His dedication to our community is a direct result of the 
values his parents taught him by example.
  On June 3, 2018, at their 44th Annual Journal Dinner, the Bayit is 
honoring Barry Bender with their Community Service Award. I want to 
echo their recognition by extending my gratitude to Barry for all he 
has done to enrich the lives of those around him. This honor is 
extremely well-deserved.

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