[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7551-7552]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ALEX HALBERSTEIN

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2007

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the Southeast 
Region of the Boys Town Jerusalem for their initiative to honor Alex 
Halberstein. I am very pleased that on March 28, 2007 we will express 
our respect and appreciation for the one of the most outstanding 
members of the Greater Miami Jewish community.
  More than 32 years ago, Alex Halberstein immigrated to the United 
States. He started working for the Pan Amco Finance Cooperation that is 
involved in transactions on behalf of Florida/Latin American importers 
and exporters. Following, he became the head of the International 
Division and Executive Vice President of Capital Bank. Alex is 
currently an International Bank Consultant.
  Throughout his career, Alex has always been active in community 
service. Alex gives

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much of his time and energy to enrich the lives of the members of our 
community. He serves as a member on the boards of the Jewish Community 
Services, Florida Friends of Hebrew University; Hillel Council and the 
greater Miami Jewish Federation. He also serves as a member of the 
National Executive Board and the Miami Dade County Executive board of 
AIPAC. In addition, Alex is the chairman of the Florida Congressional 
Committee, co-chair of the North Dade Campaign, chairman of the Latin 
America Migration Campaign and vice president of the international 
division of the Israel and Overseas, and Allocation Committee past 
treasurer and secretary.
  In addition to his tremendous service to our community, Alex also 
demonstrates a passionate commitment to make the lives of economically 
disadvantaged Israelis better and their futures brighter. By embracing 
the mission of the Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation, he enables many 
young Israelis to become leaders in the fields of technology, commerce, 
education, the military and public service.
  As Americans and citizens of humanity, we owe a debt of gratitude for 
his invaluable contributions to build a better future for our Nation 
and our world. Alex is leading an example for others in our community. 
He is a successful banker and a truly remarkable community leader. But 
above all else, Alex Halberstein is a wonderful human being.
  Without reservation, I support the Southeast Region of the Boys Town 
Jerusalem in recognizing the great honor being bestowed upon Alex 
Halberstein and wish him continued happiness in the future.

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