[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1420-E1421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING LINDY LEE GOLD ON THE CELEBRATION OF HER 75TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2019

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, it is my great privilege to rise today to 
join the family, friends and colleagues who have gathered in 
celebration of Lindy Lee Gold as she marks her 75th Birthday--a 
remarkable milestone for this very special member of the New Haven 
community.
  As a Senior Specialist with the Connecticut State Department of 
Economic and Community Development, a position she had held since 1998, 
Lindy has dedicated her professional career to expanding opportunities 
for Connecticut's businesses and its workforce. However, there are few 
members of the New Haven community who have been more involved with the 
City's many facets than Lindy. She is perhaps most well known for her 
dedication and tireless advocacy efforts--from the arts to education, 
local government to community development, Lindy has played a critical 
role in New Haven's success.
  Lindy's foray into public service began with her appointment to New 
Haven's Board of Education where she was vice chair of the Intergroup 
Relations Taskforce. She went on to win election for two terms on New 
Haven's Board of Alders representing the 26th Ward where she served as 
chair of the Legislation Committee and as a member of the Finance 
Committee.
  Lindy currently serves as board chair of the Gateway Community 
College Foundation, a position she has held for the last decade, as a 
Fellow at Yale's Pierson College, and as a member of the Executive 
Board of the Shubert Performing Arts Center. She is also a board member 
of the United Way of Greater New Haven, the Community Action Agency, 
New Haven Arts Council, Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, and the 
New Haven Manufacturers Association. She also was founder and the first 
female president of Fellowship Inc, and Cornerstone Inc., and is past 
president of the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven.
  Lindy's civic contributions are hardly limited to New Haven. In 
addition to her many contributions to our fair City, she serves on a 
multitude of organizations across the state. Lindy is Vice-President of 
the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut as well as a member of 
the state board of the Anti-Defamation League. She also holds board 
memberships with the Housatonic Community College Foundation, Southern 
Connecticut State University Foundation, JobLinks Fairfield County, 
Connecticut Technical High Schools, and the Women's Business 
Development Center.
  Lindy's commitment is extraordinary and she has built a legacy of 
service which serves as an inspiration to many. Advocate, mentor, and 
friend, wherever Lindy goes she makes an impact. Her endless energy and 
dedication make all the difference. I, like so many others,

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consider myself fortunate to call her my friend. I am thrilled to have 
the opportunity to rise today to extend my heartfelt congratulations to 
Lindy Lee Gold on the celebration of her 75th birthday. I wish her all 
the best for many more years of health and happiness. Happy Birthday.

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