[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ELINA ZILBERBERG

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Elina 
Zilberberg, a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for her 25 years of 
service with the Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County. Her 
contributions to our community are worthy of commendation.
  Born in Baku, Azerbaijan in the former Soviet Union, Elina immigrated 
to the Detroit area with her parents as a refugee in 1979. This 
experience sparked a deep interest in refugee advocacy, leading Elina 
to begin her career as a resettlement case worker in Metro Detroit 
after earning a B.A. in Business Administration from Wayne State 
University. In the years since, Elina has dedicated her professional 
career to supporting others as they navigate the same challenging 
journey her family experienced decades ago.
  From her humble beginnings as JFS's first employee in October 1997, 
Elina has become a pillar of the organization. She now serves as their 
Chief Operating Officer and is involved in coordinating employment 
services, the English as a Second Language program, and transportation 
services. As COO, she oversees HR, facilities management, as well as 
purchasing. Her leadership has been instrumental to the enormous growth 
that JFS of Washtenaw County has experienced over the last 25 years.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues today to join me in celebrating 
Elina Zilberberg. I join with our community to thank her for her 
tireless work in helping other families prosper and achieve the 
American Dream. I am proud to honor her work and the impact she has 
made on our community.

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