[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15861]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF MERYL FRANK

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Her Excellency 
Ambassador Meryl Frank, honoree at the Jewish Outreach Institute's 2010 
Tribute Evening. For many years, Ambassador Frank has dedicated her 
time to serve the local community and advocate on behalf of women's 
rights. Her numerous achievements and accolades have earned her this 
prestigious recognition bestowed upon her by the Jewish Outreach 
Institute.
  Ambassador Frank is a graduate of Livingston College, Rutgers 
University where she majored in history. She also earned multiple 
graduate degrees from Yale University in International Relations, 
Political Science, and Public Health in 1987 and 1988.
  As Mayor of Highland Park, Ambassador Meryl Frank dedicated her life 
to serving her constituents. During her tenure, she was known for her 
commitment to ethics and good government. Under her direction, Highland 
Park maintained their title as New Jersey's first green community. The 
Borough of Highland Park continues to promote a tradition of diversity 
throughout the community and currently also houses one of the best 
public school systems in the nation. Highland Park's success is a 
result of Ambassador Frank's dedication to the residents and displays 
outstanding leadership.
  Ambassador Frank touts thirty years of exceptional community service 
and advocacy work on behalf of women and children. Ms. Frank served at 
the World Health Organization (WHO) in Copenhagen, Denmark and prepared 
a report on the Implementation of the International Code on Breast Milk 
Substitutes. She has also served as Director of the Infant Care Leave 
Project at the Yale Bush Center in Child Development and Social Policy 
and President of the Women's Division of the American Jewish Congress. 
Ms. Frank co-authored and edited The Parental Leave Crisis: Toward a 
National Policy, was a key advocate of the federal Family and Medical 
Leave Act signed into law by President Clinton, and was an author of 
the New Jersey Family Leave Act signed by Governor Kean. As a result of 
her hard work, Ms. Frank was appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United 
Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in February 2010 after 
already having served as the U.S. Representative to the CSW for nearly 
one year. Her commitment to improving and empowering the lives of women 
globally has gained her acclaim as a mentor, trainer, and lecturer on 
women's leadership and political participation. Ambassador Frank's 
outstanding work has undoubtedly touched the lives of many individuals 
and is worthy of recognition by the Jewish Outreach Institute.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing Ambassador Meryl Frank. Her life-time devotion to helping 
others will continue to serve as a shining example of what steadfast 
commitment and determination can accomplish.

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