[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8912]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MAYOR ROBERT S. BERNSTEIN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2006

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of 
a man who exemplifies finest combination of civic consciousness, 
personal drive, and family responsibility. Robert S. Bernstein, Mayor 
of the Village of Lake Success, has been a catalyst, providing the 
means and motivation for the continued progress and success of this 
community.
  Half century ago, Robert began his journey in public service as an 
Eagle Scout. During his tenure at Adelphi University, the student body 
elected him president of both his freshman and sophomore classes, and 
as president of the entire student government as a senior. Parallel 
with his college education, he joined the United States Naval Reserve, 
and served on active duty for 27 years, retiring at the rank of full 
Navy Captain. Since then he has served his community in a variety of 
different capacities: a member of the North Shore University Hospital 
Cardiology Leadership Committee, a Trustee and then Deputy Mayor of the 
Village of Lake Success, President of the Great Neck Village Officials 
Association, and currently as the Mayor of the Village of Lake Success.
  Focusing his attention on his community, Robert has accomplished much 
to be proud of. As a trustee for the Village, he instituted its first 
Environment Committee in 1986, to promote clean air and water, as well 
as the safe enjoyment of the outdoors by keeping public land pesticide-
free. As Mayor, he improved the infrastructure of the Village by 
tearing down an old building and building in its place a new Police 
Station and Courtroom (that doubles as a summer camp for resident 
children between the ages of three and six), a Community Center, and 
extra housing for those in need. Robert will step down from his 
municipal office, after years of dedication, to focus his attention on 
developing emergency and disaster procedures, and continuing his focus 
on environmental issues affecting his community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize such an accomplished individual 
and commend Mayor Robert Bernstein for his years of dedicated service. 
On behalf of his wife, three children, two grandchildren, and the 
Village of Lake Success, I ask the whole House of Representatives to 
join me in honoring Mayor Robert S. Bernstein, and wishing him many 
years of happiness and good health as he celebrates his well deserved 
retirement.

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