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E324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 21, 2019 HONORING MS. MELISSA crimes investigator. He entered many Nazi thousands of animals he has cared for along ANTINOFF ON BEING NAMED concentration camps as they were liberated the way. BURLINGTON COUNTY’S TEACH- and the horrors he saw made an indelible im- f ER OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW pression. When he returned home, he was re- JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDU- cruited by General Telford Taylor to return to HONORING MS. DELINA CATION Germany to help in the additional war crimes RODRIGUES OF CARBON COUNTY trials. HON. ANDY KIM He was appointed Chief Prosecutor in what HON. DANIEL MEUSER OF NEW JERSEY was aptly described as the biggest murder trial OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in history—the ‘‘Einsatzgreuppen case.’’ All 22 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES defendants, including six SS Generals, were Thursday, March 21, 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019 convicted of murdering over a million innocent Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to men, women, and children. Ben was 27 years Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I rise today recognize Ms. Melissa Antinoff, a devoted ed- old and it was his first case. to recognize and honor Ms. Delina Rodrigues ucator who has helped shape the minds of Since then, Ben has dedicated much of his of Carbon County, who represented the United New Jersey’s youth throughout her 19 years life to seeking compensation for victims and States at the Special Olympics World Games as a public school teacher. Ms. Antinoff was trying to prevent illegal war-making. He be- in the United Arab Emirates. Delina took home recently named Burlington County’s Teacher came a self-appointed personal lobbyist for three medals from the games: a bronze medal of the Year by the New Jersey Department of peace, with countless lectures, publications, in the bench press competition and two gold Education for her tireless work as a 3rd grade and speeches at many universities and in medals in the deadlift and overall lifting teacher at Ashbrook Elementary School. countries around the world. events. Passionate from an early age about working Madam Speaker, today I am pleased to Delina’s success at the Special Olympics is with and educating children, Ms. Antinoff has honor Mr. Ben Ferencz and his service to his the result of her many years of hard work and developed a classroom environment that fos- country, his community, and the world. Happy dedication to power lifting and track and field ters innovation, creativity, and self-confidence Birthday to Ben. events. Having competed in various sports for within her students. Ms. Antinoff recognizes f Carbon County’s Special Olympics Organiza- the importance of reading to developing a tion for fourteen years, she continues to ex- child’s sense of confidence and therefore RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT DANN hibit great mental strength, athletic skill, and strongly encourages independent reading in ON HIS RETIREMENT sportsmanship as she competes on the global her classroom. She credits this practice with stage. instilling in her students greater self-esteem HON. MIKE QUIGLEY In addition to her outstanding athletic ac- and willingness to take risks in their other OF ILLINOIS complishments, Delina is also a graduate of areas of study. Ms. Antinoff’s colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carbon County Technical Institute. She is a praise her for her ingenious ability to integrate great representation of the values we hold Thursday, March 21, 2019 interdisciplinary elements, such as music, into dear in Pennsylvania’s Ninth District: courage, her classroom as well as her eagerness to Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today enthusiasm, and perseverance. take risks in her instruction methods including to recognize Dr. Robert Dann, a beloved fam- Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues granting her students the independence to ily man, a pillar of his community, and a in the U.S. House of Representatives join me work’ and learn collaboratively in small groups. lauded veterinarian, in celebration of his re- in celebrating Delina’s remarkable achieve- Ms. Antinoff is a prime example of the kind cent retirement. A 1979 graduate of the Uni- ments and wishing her continued success in of teacher who goes above and beyond to en- versity of Illinois College of Veterinary Medi- all her future endeavors and competitions. sure that the well-being of the entire student, cine, Dr. Dann shortly thereafter became an f including his or her emotional and mental owner and director of Blum Animal Hospital, a needs are attended to just as much as his or mainstay of Chicago’s Lakeview neighbor- HONORING LYNDA RESNICK FOR her academic needs. Above all else, she hood. Over the course of four decades, Dr. RECEIVING THE BAKERSFIELD wants her students to have the confidence to Dann has served countless animals and their COLLEGE FOUNDATION INDI- enjoy school and feel safe and secure there owners from across the city, seeing firsthand VIDUAL PHILANTHROPIST OF so that they can learn and grow creatively. For time and again the power for good that pets THE YEAR AWARD these reasons, I am proud to honor Ms. can be. After transitioning from several roles Antinoff for her efforts and sincerely thank her within the Hospital to spend more time with his HON. KEVIN McCARTHY for the positive influence she has had on family, Dr. Dann has remained practicing until OF CALIFORNIA countless students throughout her distin- today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guished career. Ever since I was a kid visiting the Lincoln Thursday, March 21, 2019 f Park Zoo for the first time, a love for animals Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING BEN FERENCZ has been a through-line of my entire life. Since coming to Congress, I’ve had the privi- today to honor and recognize Mrs. Lynda lege of defending endangered species and Resnick as the recipient of the 2019 Bakers- HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH working on key animal protection issues; how- field College Foundation Individual Philan- OF FLORIDA ever; I’ve never forgotten just how much joy thropist of the Year Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my family’s own furry friend, our dog Scout, Lynda is the vice-chair and co-owner of The Thursday, March 21, 2019 has brought us over the years. Wonderful Company, a global powerhouse Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today Without caring and committed veterinarians known for its iconic brands like Wonderful Pis- to recognize Mr. Ben Ferencz. Ben is the last like Dr. Dann, millions of pet owners across tachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, living Nuremberg prosecutor and is also cele- the country just like myself would not have the and FIJI Water, among many others. brating his 100th Birthday. same happy memories that I do. Dr. Dann’s An exceptional marketer, Lynda dropped out Born in Transylvania in 1920, Ben immi- work has been repeatedly recognized, includ- of college at the age of 19 to open her own grated to the United States and attended pub- ing when he was named one of Chicago’s top advertisement agency. It was there that she lic schools in New York. He won a scholarship veterinarians. Beyond his contributions to the met Stewart Resnick, who initially sought her to Harvard Law School where he worked as a city’s canine and feline populations, Dr. Dann services as a client for his janitorial business. research assistant for a professor writing a has remained engaged in his community, sit- The two later married and purchased a parcel book on war crimes. He received his degree ting on the boards of two charitable founda- of California Central Valley farmland in 1978, in 1943 and promptly joined the U.S. Army as tions. Through his decades-long commitment and the rest is history. Today, Lynda oversees a private in the artillery. He was awarded five to the veterinary medicine profession, and his worldwide marketing operations for the Won- battle stars for not being killed or wounded at work to support others in his community, Dr. derful Company, and is renowned for the cre- Normandy Beach and every major campaign Dann truly embodies the best of our neighbor- ativity and innovation she brings to the com- in Europe. hoods and our city. pany. Under her supervision, the Wonderful As the war was ending, he was transferred I thoroughly congratulate Dr. Dann on his Company developed a rich culture of giving to General Patton’s HQ to serve as a war forty-year career, on behalf of myself and the back to the community. On average, the VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Mar 22, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MR8.013 E21MRPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS March 21, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E325 Resnicks contribute $50 million annually to tain tenure and promotion in the psychology of the National Community Development As- life-changing initiatives like community devel- department. Dr. McNair’s career in higher edu- sociation (NCDA). Since its genesis in 1969, opment efforts, educational programs, and the cation also includes other appointments at the the NCDA has been a pillar of support for cit- Wonderful Health and Wellness initiative, State University of New York at New Paltz, ies and counties across the country, including which Lynda directly oversees. Vassar College and Spelman College. At the Fifth Congressional District of Missouri. Lynda’s philanthropic efforts extend well be- Spelman, Dr. McNair was responsible for culti- yond the company. She was recently honored vating the institution’s research capabilities, The NCDA is a nonpartisan, national, non- as a Life Trustee for her donations to, and worked to strengthen faculty involvement in re- profit organization that was established to as- service as a Board of Trustees member on the search and improve the efficiency of research sist cities across the nation in administering Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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