[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14491-14492]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF DR. MARCIA GOLDSTONE

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to express my 
gratitude to Dr. Marcia Goldstone for her considerable achievements 
over the past 35-years with the Jewish Community Relations Council. Her 
vision, leadership and tireless devotion to promoting social justice 
and interfaith dialogue has strengthened and enriched the 7th District 
of Indiana in countless ways.

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  As the long-serving Executive Director of the JCRC, Dr. Goldstone 
created and led dozens of issue-based coalitions made up of exemplary 
business and religious leaders, educators, and philanthropists to 
foster a welcoming and secure environment for our growing Jewish 
community. I applaud the JCRC for its embrace of the ancient tradition 
of tzedakah, the Hebrew word for charity, by assisting Jewish families 
who have fallen on hard times, assisting Soviet Jewry to integrate into 
American society, and promoting a deeper understanding amongst peoples 
of faith throughout Central Indiana.
  Dr. Goldstone's influence and passion for fighting injustice and 
promoting tolerance extends beyond Central Indiana. Her persistent 
efforts as part of a broad coalition of religious and secular 
organizations encouraged the Reagan Administration and Congressional 
leaders to call for the end of Apartheid in South Africa and release of 
Nelson Mandela. These efforts have earned her numerous awards and 
accolades, including the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. Marcia 
Goldstone for her outstanding service to the City of Indianapolis. Her 
retirement from the JCRC closes a chapter on an impressive career. She 
has been an extraordinary friend and adviser both to me and to my 
grandmother, the late Congresswoman Julia Carson. I wish her the very 
best and look forward to working with the JCRC of Indianapolis for many 
years to come.

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