[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 IN RECOGNITION OF RABBI SAMUEL SANDHAUS FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 8, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rabbi Samuel 
Sandhaus for his service to his community. Rabbi Sandhaus has dedicated 
his life to the service of his country and his fellow citizens, and 
will be honored for his contributions and achievements on Sunday, 
October 27, 2019.
  Rabbi Sandhaus earned a bachelor's degree in economics and 
ordination, as well as a master's in Bible studies, from Yeshiva 
University. He also earned an MBA in finance and management from Boston 
University, and postgraduate certificates in health service 
administration and gerontology from Marywood University. Answering the 
call to serve his country in 1971, he served as a chaplain in the 
United States Army until 1979, and he was awarded the Army Commendation 
Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
  After his time in the Army, Rabbi Sandhaus was licensed as a nursing 
home administrator by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was then 
named the Assistant Executive Director of the Jewish Home of Eastern 
Pennsylvania in 1979, beginning his four-decade career with the 
organization. He served as Associate Director from 1981-1983 before 
being named the Executive Director in 1983. During his tenure, the 
Jewish Home became a leader in provisional long-term care in the 
region. Under his thoughtful direction and leadership, Jewish Home 
purchased 20 acres of land in Clarks Summit to build Elan Gardens, a 
personal care facility. Rabbi Sandhaus retired from the organization in 
2019.
  Rabbi Sandhaus' colleagues have often sought his professional opinion 
and experience. He served as the co-chair of the Quality Assurance 
Committee for the Association of Jewish Aging Services; president of 
Sigma Phi Omega; president of both the National Gerontology Academic 
and the Professional Honor Society's Scranton Chapter; and in various 
other capacities for the Association of Jewish Aging Services. He also 
offered his expertise as a management consultant for Elan Gardens.
  Rabbi Sandhaus has been an active leader in his community. He served 
as community co-chair and chair of the United Jewish Campaign; director 
of the Scranton Hebrew Jewish Day School; director of both the Scranton 
Counseling Center and the United Way of Lackawanna; chaplain for the 
Sandy Weissberger/Leon Kaplan Post 165 Jewish War Veterans; an 
instructor at Marywood University School of Continuing Education; and 
secretary/treasurer of Webster Towers Senior High-Rise.
  It is an honor to recognize Rabbi Sandhaus for his contributions to 
the Jewish community and elder care services in Northeastern 
Pennsylvania. His professional career and personal endeavors have 
enriched the lives of many, and I hope his spirit of serving his fellow 
citizens inspires many generations to come.

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