[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5688]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      A TRIBUTE TO THE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a 
distinguished organization the Council of Jewish Organizations of 
Flatbush. It is an honor to represent the Council of Jewish 
Organizations of Flatbush in the House of Representatives and it 
behooves us to pay tribute to their selfless endeavors of more than a 
quarter century.
  Mr. Speaker, the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush, was 
founded twenty six years ago to assist families in need in the greater 
Brooklyn area. Over the course of its many years of dedication to the 
Brooklyn community The Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush has 
truly emerged as a premier organization committed to assisting those 
who have nowhere else to turn.
  Under the leadership of their Executive Director, Rabbi Yechezkel 
Pikus, The Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush has established 
itself as Brooklyn's central address for social services, immigration 
services and many forms of crucial emergency assistance.
  The Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush has been instrumental 
in creating successful employment programs and developing Small 
Business services. Through the Leader Family Employment Center and the 
South Brooklyn Business Outreach Center they have empowered people with 
the tools to succeed in their professional endeavors. Additionally, 
they are renowned for providing vital outreach to the elderly and 
homebound with particular attention and sensitivity to Holocaust 
survivors. They have also developed a scholarship fund to send children 
from disadvantaged families to summer camp.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the achievements of the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush. 
Their uncompromising commitment to Jewish ideals and ethics is an 
inspiration for us all.
  Mr. Speaker, may our country continue to benefit from the civic 
actions of the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flat bush and 
community groups similar to them.

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