[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 137 (Friday, August 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE QUEENS JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. GRACE MENG

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 17, 2018

  Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC), an 
organization that serves as a non-political, non-partisan body for 
communication and action for the residents and organizations of Queens. 
Since it opened its doors in January of 1968, the QJCC has been a 
tireless advocate, and dedicated in its service to, the Greater Jewish 
community in the borough of Queens.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that thanks in part to the tremendous efforts 
and commitment of the board members' staff and volunteers led by 
Executive Director Cynthia Zalisky and President Michael Nussbaum, the 
QJCC has truly established itself as a beacon of chesed in our local 
Queens community. Unwavering in its advocacy, the QJCC continues to 
fight for those in need, especially the many families who are battling 
hunger and poverty. Each year more than one-thousand of the Jewish 
poor, elderly and homeless turn to the QJCC for its limitless 
compassion and support services.
  The Queens Jewish Community Council has not only cultivated a 
reputation for investing in its community, but also for being able to 
provide social services to those in need to improve their quality of 
life regardless of race, creed, age, religion, color, disability, 
national origin, sex or marital status. Responding to the needs of its 
community, QJCC provides immigrant services, kosher meals-on-wheels, a 
food pantry, medical insurance facilitation, domestic violence 
counseling, and much more. Through this multitude of top-notch 
programming focusing on the economic, social and cultural well-being of 
the Jewish Community, the QJCC has established itself as a leading 
voice for its local constituency.
  I am proud to stand to commemorate the Queens Jewish Community 
Council's 50th anniversary. I look forward to seeing what the future 
will bring for this trailblazing organization

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