[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9828]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING ELAINE KATZ

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2014

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, communities are built on the strength of its 
people and its institutions. Riverdale is such a strong community 
because of the service and dedication of residents like Elaine Katz. 
Elaine is a quintessential member of the community who should serve as 
a role model for us all.
  The Riverdale community has enjoyed the gift of Elaine's service 
since she moved there 15 years ago. Her commitment to the Riverdale 
Temple is particularly noteworthy. Elaine strives to place the needs of 
others before her own, and often shies away from the spotlight. 
Instead, she chooses to be a guiding light for others. Her wisdom and 
foresight have enriched the Riverdale Temple in numerous ways.
  Elaine is a member of the Board of Trustees and Assistant Financial 
Secretary. She's organized many outreach community programs for the 
Riverdale Temple, and serves as President of the Women of Reform 
Judaism.
  Elaine's service to the community extends beyond the Bronx borders. 
She currently serves as the Vice President of the Lower Eastside 
Service Center in Manhattan, a non-profit organization that assists New 
Yorkers with mental health and chemical dependency issues. Elaine's 
commitment to the Lower Eastside Service Center began over 29 years 
ago.
  She is blessed with four loving grandchildren and three children. 
Elaine was married for 54 years before her husband passed away.
  The Riverdale Temple is honoring Elaine Katz at their Student 
Sponsorship Breakfast. It is my pleasure to congratulate her on her 
recognition at the event. Both the Riverdale community and I appreciate 
her exemplary service. The Riverdale community and the lives of the 
people she has touched would not be the same without her selfless 
devotion.

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