[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF GLORIA MELNICK

  (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ROSE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory 
and the legacy of Gloria Melnick, one of Bay Ridge's most beloved and 
respected community leaders.
  As a New York City public school teacher and president of the Bay 
Ridge Community Council, she worked for decades to bring positive 
change to her community. When Gloria took on a project, whether it was 
the community council's Halloween art contest, the Ragamuffin 
Children's Parade, or her work with the Bay Ridge Women's Club, she 
gave it her all, even if that meant she had to work with people she 
disagreed with.
  Gloria's tireless and heartfelt service for her community didn't come 
from a place of selfishness. She didn't care if she got any credit. She 
didn't care who got the credit or attention. She was more than happy to 
keep a low profile and work behind the scenes, so long as it was making 
people's lives better.
  At a time when productive dialogue and selfless leadership often seem 
to be in short supply, people like Gloria are a source of hope and 
inspiration for us all. We owe our teachers, our public servants, and 
our community leaders a huge debt of gratitude, and we all send 
Gloria's family and the entire Bay Ridge community our condolences for 
their loss.

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