[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MICHAEL KERR

  (Ms. GILLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GILLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Michael Howard Kerr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and 
extraordinary community leader from Woodmere, New York.
  Michael dedicated his life to serving his community. He served as 
fire commissioner in the village of Woodsburgh and later as police 
commissioner. He also devoted time to serve on the boards of various 
charitable organizations, including the Jewish Community Center of the 
Greater Five Towns and the UJA-Federation of Greater New York.
  He didn't stop there, though. Michael was a tireless advocate for 
medical research, particularly in the fight against Crohn's Disease, 
liver disease, and organ transplantation. He supported groundbreaking 
research at institutions, including Mount Sinai, Cornell, Lenox Hill, 
and Columbia University.
  Above all, Michael was devoted to his family; his wife, Susan; and 
his sons, Joshua and Zachary.
  Michael Kerr leaves behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, and 
profound humanity. May his memory be a blessing and enduring 
inspiration to all of us.

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