[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Pages 13172-13173]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     FAREWELL TRIBUTE TO JOSH ZARKA

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bid farewell and good 
luck to Josh Zarka, who for the past 4 years has been the Minister for 
Congressional Affairs at the Embassy of Israel here in Washington, D.C.
  Since 1991, Josh has had a long and distinguished career with the 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representing the Jewish State in Israel 
and, indeed, around the world.

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  During his time here in D.C., Josh has been a major influence in 
strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship; and there is no doubt that 
his tireless work to promote and strengthen the ties between our two 
countries has contributed greatly to the safety and security of Israel, 
of its citizens, and of us here in the United States.
  Josh can be proud of the work that he has done here; yet I know that 
what he values the most is his family--his wife, Esther, and their four 
children. I wish Josh and his family much success, especially as they 
prepare for his daughter, Adi's, upcoming wedding.
  We will miss you, Josh. Stay in touch.

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