[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7457-7458]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING ADINA & LAWRENCE GARBUZ

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2017

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two people who have 
left an indelible mark on the New Rochelle community, Adina and 
Lawrence Garbuz. This year, Young Israel of New Rochelle are honoring 
Adina and Lawrence for all they have done on behalf of the community, 
and you cannot find two individuals more deserving of the honor.
  Whether to YINR, SAR or most importantly their family, Adina and 
Lawrence demonstrate by example what it means to help others. They 
moved to New Rochelle in 2002 and immediately became involved in the 
YINR community. In addition to currently serving on the YINR Executive 
Board as Treasurer, Adina has held multiple positions in all areas of 
our shul. Adina has served as Women's League President and Treasurer 
after being involved in the New Mother's committee as well as more than 
once spearheading the mishloach

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manot project. Her sound advice and perspective made her a perfect 
choice for the Board, and Executive Board.
  Lawrence has also found his own way to connect to YINR, forging a 
strong friendship and learning partnership with Rabbi Fink as well as 
attending for many years daf yomi. He also assisted the Men's Club, 
helped organize the very successful Saturday night ping pong 
tournaments and for many years distributed mishloach manot in Brooklyn. 
He is also often called upon to handle sensitive matters for our 
members who are need of his professional expertise.
  In addition to Adina and Lawrence's commitment to YINR, they are 
supporters of their alma mater Cardozo Law School, the Bronx Jewish 
Community Council, and the Joint Distribution Committee. But their 
strongest commitment is to their four children Ella, Liav, Jonah and 
Eva whom they raise with their strong values of giving to others and to 
one's community.
  Adina and Lawrence have shown a tireless dedication to both YINR and 
the neighborhood. On this special occasion, I want to take the 
opportunity to thank them for that tireless effort, and congratulate 
them on receiving this most distinguished honor.

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