[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10837]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING SUE MERIMS

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2014

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the strength of any religious institution 
comes from the love and devotion of its congregation. For Sue Merims, 
that love and devotion to Congregation Anshe Shalom is a family 
tradition. Sue's sister, Carolyn, was the first to join the synagogue, 
followed by her parents, Muriel and Ely Cohen, who were long-time 
members. Sue was next to join the Anshe Shalom family and has been a 
standout member now for over 40 years.
  Following a 1996 meeting of the Anshe Shalom Board of Directors, Sue 
became the synagogue's treasurer, a role she still serves in today. She 
worked tirelessly to sustain and modernize the synagogue's operations, 
by computerizing its administrative and accounting systems, 
coordinating events, organizing the Community Seder, and working on the 
monthly bulletin. Being part of Anshe Shalom has brought joy and 
comfort to Sue and she considers her special relationship with Rabbi 
Weinberger and his beloved wife, Hannah, to be a major blessing.
  Beyond her work at the synagogue, Sue taught at Millis High School in 
Millis, Massachusetts before pursuing new opportunities in the travel 
and food services industry. After 13 years with ARA Services Inc., Sue 
took a leap of faith and started her own school food service consulting 
business. For over 25 years, school districts have sought out Sue's 
expertise, as she has successfully guided them through upgrading and 
modernizing their food services environment.
  Sue's greatest source of joy however is her family. She is blessed 
with two loving children and six grand children that she loves dearly.
  Anshe Shalom in honoring Sue Merims at their Annual Testimonial 
Dinner and I can't think of a more deserving honoree. Her dedication to 
and hard work for the Anshe Shalom community has been an inspiration. 
It is my great pleasure to congratulate her on receiving this 
recognition.

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