[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2548]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


       HONORING WESTCHESTER JEWISH COUNCIL 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2016

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, organizations which strive to instill and 
promote core values and traditions play an indispensable role in any 
community. The Westchester Jewish Council continues to play prominent 
roles in assisting the Jewish community of Westchester, through social 
action, education, youth, dialogue with elected officials, and 
instilling Jewish values to promote interfaith dialogue within the 
Westchester community. Their value to our local communities is of the 
utmost importance and of great value to us all.
  Since 1975, the Westchester Jewish Council has served as a prominent 
organization in the Westchester Jewish community and plays a key role 
in fostering relationships with organizations, law enforcement, and 
community leaders, both inside the Jewish community and the community 
at large. Additionally, their work involves interfaith initiatives and 
events aimed at communicating and coordinating services and programs 
for the Jewish community. Furthermore, the Westchester Jewish Council 
provides meaningful opportunities to engage in volunteer work 
throughout the community.
  The Westchester Jewish Council also sponsors various educational 
roundtables which foster Israel advocacy and Jewish education, 
initiatives that are paramount to the organization's mission. The 
Westchester Jewish Council works together with 150 other organizations 
to help facilitate Westchester Jewish traditions and culture by 
supporting and hosts various community-wide events aimed at celebrating 
Jewish history and heritage. The wide variety of services they offer 
are meaningful, indispensable, and cultivate the important traditions 
of the community.
  On February 6th, 2016 the Westchester Jewish Council will be 
celebrating their 40th Anniversary Gala. I want to congratulate the 
entire organization on the occasion, and thank them for the invaluable 
work they have done for the entire Westchester community.




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