[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6513]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING KALMAN AND DEVORAH STROBEL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kalman and 
Devorah Strobel upon their selection to be the honorees at the 24th 
Annual Dinner of the Young Israel of Avenue J, in Brooklyn, New York.
  Mr. and Mrs. Strobel have truly defined community service. Having 
given generously of their time, finances, and business acumen, our 
local Brooklyn neighborhoods have truly been blessed to be the 
beneficiaries of such selflessness.
  Mr. and Mrs. Strobel have played an integral role in the success of 
the Young Israel for over twenty years as well as many other crucial 
local Jewish institutions. The Strobel's dedication to Tifereth High 
School for Special Children is only one example of the breadth and 
depth of their efforts to better our neighborhoods. Their efforts have 
provided a guiding light into the true meaning of the Hebrew word 
``chesed'' translated into English as kindness.
  Being of a soft spoken nature, Mr. & Mrs. Strobel have proven that 
actions speak louder than words. Although never ones to seek accolades 
for their work, the community and the Young Israel will forever be 
indebted to them.
  Addionally, I wish to congratulate the Strobel's children, Suri, 
Miraty, Rivky, and Meir Eli, and granddaughter Chaya Leah so fortunate 
to have Kalman and Devorah as their role models.
  May you continue to grace our community with your inspiring presence 
for many years to come.

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