[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16558]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF KEITH SHAPIRO'S OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Keith Shapiro for 
his outstanding legal career, but more importantly, his leadership and 
service to the Jewish community.
  Keith's legal career speaks for itself. Having practiced in Chicago 
for 30 years, Keith is the Chairman and Co-Founder of the Chicago 
office of Greenberg Traurig and serves as the Vice President of the 
1,750-lawyer worldwide firm. His success as an attorney in the practice 
of global business reorganization and financial restructuring earned 
him recognition as one of America's 100 Top Global Turnaround 
Professionals. He continues to serve the legal community as part of the 
Law Advisory Board of the Emory University School of Law. However, his 
legal career may only be surpassed by his service to his community.
  On November 4, 2013, the American Jewish Committee will award Keith 
with the Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award, given annually to a 
person who, in the words of Judge Hand, does not ``ration justice,'' 
thereby safeguarding the rights of individuals in our democracy.
  I could think of no more deserving recipient, as Keith Shapiro 
exemplifies service through action. A strong advocate for U.S.-Israel 
relations, Keith has served on the Executive Council of the American 
Israel Public Affairs Committee for many years. For over a decade, he 
has served on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of 
Metropolitan Chicago. His is a member of the Board of Trustees of The 
Jewish Theological Seminary, Vice Chairman of The Anti-Defamation 
League's Midwest Region, and Chairman of the Anti-Defamation League's 
Jerold Solovy First Amendment Freedom Award event.
  A proud husband and father, Keith continues to pass along his spirit 
of service to his three sons and future generations. Keith Shapiro is a 
model public servant and is deserving of this prestigious honor. 
Congratulations, Keith.

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