[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14979]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JERRY MARKS AND MRS. WENDY MARKS

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jerry Marks 
and Mrs. Wendy Marks, for their work in furthering issues of importance 
to the Jewish community. Their work has been instrumental in helping to 
build a more united Jewish commonality.
  Originally from Brooklyn, both Mr. and Mrs. Marks moved to New Jersey 
to pursue a life of advocacy and philanthropy. However, their 
commitment goes further than just philanthropy, as both Mr. and Mrs. 
Marks have been involved with multiple organizations in an effort to 
promote issues of vital importance to the Jewish community. Their 
involvement with the Jewish community is most evident through their 
work with the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County, where both Mr. and 
Mrs. Marks have dedicated much of their time and efforts volunteering 
in different capacities. This includes Wendy's tenure as President of 
the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County, as well as Jerry's tenure as 
Vice President of Endowments. Both Mr. and Mrs. Marks have served on 
the board of directors for many years, and both have traveled 
extensively around the world as representatives of both the Jewish 
community and the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County. Both Mr. and 
Mrs. Marks have received recognition for their work by the Sons of 
Israel Congregation, and in 2010 Mrs. Marks received the Kipnis-Wilson/
Friedland Award at the International Lion of Judah Conference in New 
Orleans which was established to recognize ``Woman of Valor''. Mr. and 
Mrs. Marks are proud parents and grandparents of four adult children 
and seven grandchildren, as well as members of Temple Shalom in 
Aberdeen. It is with great pleasure that I join the Jewish Family and 
Children's Service in recognizing the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Marks 
this evening.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in leading this body in recognizing Mr. 
and Mrs. Marks for their tremendous work on behalf of the Jewish 
community. Their dedication and commitment to Jewish philanthropy and 
advocacy is truly inspirational.

                          ____________________