[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 174 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JACK RODACK

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 26, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a member of the 
community who this year is being recognized by the Northeast Jewish 
Center (NEJC) at their annual event, Mr. Jack Rodack.
  Jack was born in the Tremont section of the Bronx to Aaron and 
Getrude. He grew up in Kingsbridge and attended public school at De 
Witt Clinton High School. After graduation from high school, he 
attended the Bronx campus of Hunter College with dreams of becoming 
either a history teacher or a pharmacist. However, Jack dropped out 
following his first year, and after serving in the military, he took a 
stab at clerical work with a finance company. This position inspired 
him to complete his formal education and so in 1976, he left a full-
time job and enrolled in the Bronx campus of Fordham University's 
Business College. He graduated Cum Laude in 1979 with a double major in 
accounting and finance.
  After graduation, Jack spent the first three years of his 
professional career in public accounting and then moved onto a 
commercial finance field examiner position with several major New York 
money center banks, launching a 31 year career from 1982 until his 
retirement in 2013.
  Upon retiring, Jack cared for his elderly mother, who passed away in 
2014. Additionally, he now spends most of his time reading, managing 
his stock and bond portfolio, watching TV news programs and movies as 
well as enjoying his favorite pastimes of both coin and stamp 
collecting.
  Jack's best times or what he would call his sunshine days are those 
spent at NEJC, whether it be for attending services or various holiday 
events, which he joined as a member in 2015. He hopes to continue to 
participate in the daily life of the wonderful, warm, most friendly and 
supportive NEJC synagogue for years to come.
  NEJC has made a terrific choice honoring Jack as a Guest of Honor at 
this year's event. Congratulations to him on receiving this wonderful, 
well-deserved recognition.

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