[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18590]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING MURRAY KALISH

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2010

  Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I am both honored and privileged to rise 
to congratulate a true pillar of the Palm Beach County community, 
Murray Kalish. Mr. Kalish will be honored on December 12, 2010 at 
Temple Emeth for his activism and leadership in South Florida.
  Murray Kalish has repeatedly distinguished himself through his 
volunteer and civic activities throughout Palm Beach County. In 1992, 
Murray, who had previously served as vice president of the West Delray 
Democratic Club, formed the United South County Democratic Club. As 
president, Murray oversaw the largest Democratic club in the State of 
Florida. His insight has been sought by elected officials and 
candidates for decades.
  Always looking for ways to contribute to his community, Murray has 
served on the Land Use Advisory Board, the Palm Beach County Board of 
Adjustment, and the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority Advisory 
Board. Murray also currently serves as a board member for the Lake 
Worth Drainage District. First elected over a decade ago, he has 
dedicated his time on the board towards maintaining clean and clear 
canals for the people of his district.
  Beyond his volunteering and activism, Murray is the symbol of a true 
family man. For 72 years he was a loving husband to his late wife 
Rosalyn, and he continues to be a dedicated father, grandfather, and 
great-grandfather. A true leader in every sense of the word, Murray has 
served not only as a friend to me, but as a mentor. I could not think 
of a more deserving person for Temple Emeth to bestow this important 
honor. I again want to congratulate my dear friend, Murray Kalish, and 
his entire family on this well deserved honor.

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