[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 5 (Thursday, January 10, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        TRIBUTE TO ROBERT KRAFT

 Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, today I recognize Robert Kraft of 
Massachusetts, the 2019 Genesis prize laureate. Recognized as the 
``Jewish Nobel'' prize, organizers grant the award each year to an 
extraordinary person recognized for their outstanding professional 
achievement and making a significant contribution to improving the 
world and inspiring young Jews through their dedication to social 
justice and philanthropy. I believe the Genesis prize committee made an 
excellent choice in selecting Mr. Kraft.
  While known to most as the owner of the New England Patriots, Mr. 
Kraft, along with his late wife Myra, has for decades spoke out and 
donated generously to organizations combating prejudices, including 
anti-Semitism. Most recently, Mr. Kraft announced that all proceeds of 
the match between his Major League Soccer team, the New England 
Revolution, and the Chelsea Football Club will benefit initiatives to 
combat the disturbing trend of rising anti-Semitism and hate crimes in 
the United States and around the world. Upon receiving the Genesis 
prize, Mr. Kraft announced he would donate the $1 million monetary 
award to efforts to combat anti-Semitism.
  Mr. Kraft is a true ``patriot'' in all senses of the word. The 
Commonwealth, country, and global community owe much gratitude to Mr. 
Kraft. I congratulate my dear friend Robert Kraft on his lifelong 
efforts to further the Jewish value of tikkun olam, to heal the 
world.

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