[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LEANNA HARRIS, JAMIE SARCHE, AND 
                              CARY CHAPMAN

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 2021

  Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Leanna Harris, Jamie Sarche, and Cary Chapman who 
will be honored by the Jewish Family Service (JFS) for making a lasting 
impact in our community.
  Each year, JFS honors three individuals who embody the Jewish value 
of Tikkun Olam--the obligation to make the world a better place--and 
impact our community through exemplary leadership, philanthropy, and 
dedication to JFS. The winners come from all walks of life but unite 
around their values to provide premier human services to those in need 
no matter their faith, age, income, ability, sexual orientation, or 
gender identity.
  The ``Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award'' is given to one individual 
who embodies former JFS president and CEO, Yana Vishnitsky's, 
commitment to exemplary leadership, public service and those in need. 
This year's winner is Leanna Harris who, in addition to her work as an 
author and educational consultant dedicated to improving student 
achievement, serves on the JFS Board of Directors and spends many of 
her days volunteering at the local Weinberg Food Pantry.
  The ``Joyce and Kal Zeff Humanitarian Award'' is given to two 
individuals who embody the passion of two legendary community leaders 
who made a lasting impact as a part of JFS--Joyce and Kal Zeff. This 
year's winners are Jamie Sarche and Cary Chapman--both of whom, 
motivated by their faith, have served on the JFS Board of Directors and 
committed themselves to JFS' mission to make our community a better 
place.
  In the face of challenges like mental health difficulties, 
homelessness, and food insecurity--all heightened by the ongoing COVID-
19 pandemic--our community needs heroes. In the last year alone, JFS 
helped over 25,000 individuals with the aid of over 1,300 volunteers 
who have pulled upon their faith to serve as heroes in our community 
and in the lives of others. I congratulate Leanna Harris, Jamie Sarche, 
and Cary Chapman on their award, and I thank them for their work making 
our community a better, more inclusive place to live.

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