[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7248]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE MICHAEL-ANN RUSSELL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

  (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 to recognize the Michael-Ann 
Russell Jewish Community Center as it holds its Prom-Night Tribute-
Dinner on Thursday, June 2.
  During this joyous celebration, leaders of the Michael-Ann Russell 
JCC will be recognized for their contributions to improving the lives 
of the Jewish community in south Florida.
  The honorees are: Gary Bomzer, who serves as the president and CEO of 
this wonderful organization; Paul Kruss, who serves as the chair of the 
board of directors; and Ariel Bentata and Jeffrey Scheck, who were past 
chairs.
  Founded in 1987, the Michael-Ann Russell JCC has been committed to 
not only strengthening Jewish values in south Florida, but it has also 
dedicated time and resources to educating our future leaders and 
fostering a strong relationship with our ally, the democratic Jewish 
State of Israel.
  I am thankful to witness the growth of the Jewish American community 
in our area as its members continue to strive for a better and more 
prosperous tomorrow.
  Mazel tov to the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center on a job 
well done.

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