E468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 16, 2013 Haroun said Ms. Weinstein’s father had ing of one of San Diego’s great public serv- Currently she is the president and a consultant owned a large print shop in downtown Cairo, ants, and my first Chief-of-Staff, Jennifer for RHall and Associates. where Ms. Weinstein had worked for some 50 Adams-Brooks. In her volunteer career, Ms. Lindsey broke years after her father’s death. The family’s barriers as the first female President of the name remains on the shop, which now sells Like many other friends and colleagues, I stationery. was not aware of Jennifer’s diagnosis. But that Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of Haroun said one of Ms. Weinstein’s other was no accident. It shows you exactly the type America, and first female member of Rotary achievements was in persuading Egypt’s re- of person she was: someone who always International’s Glendale Chapter. She has maining Jews to come together and use Cai- thought about other people first. served on numerous committees and boards, ro’s main downtown synagogue for prayer, Jennifer never stopped working to improve including Literacy, Inc., the City of after it had been closed for years. La Can˜ada Flintridge Foothill Boulevard De- ‘‘We were scattered all over Cairo, and she the San Diego community. I know she thrived managed to regroup us and keep us to- in her executive leadership position on the sign Options Committee, Assistance League gether,’’ Haroun said. San Diego Housing Commission, and was of Flintridge, Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Orga- In her last community newsletter, Ms. passionate about all her numerous volunteer nizing Committee, La Can˜ada Flintridge Par- Weinstein wrote that this year’s Passover efforts. ent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and the U.S. ceremony in late March was celebrated by Among her many accomplishments, includ- Air Force Academy Parent Support Group. about 50 people in Cairo’s main synagogue, ing starting her own consulting firm, Jennifer Currently, she is active in the Rotary Club of many of them diplomats. Ms. Weinstein worked to remind people held the distinction of being the first African- Crescenta–Can˜ada, Verdugo Hills Council of that Jews in Egypt were once part of the American to serve as chair of the San Diego the Boy Scouts of America, Los Angeles country’s vibrant economy, cultural and po- Foundation’s Board of Governors in its 36- County Bar Association as a volunteer lay ar- litical life. year history. bitrator, First Church of Christ, Scientist, and a She was a graduate of both Cairo Univer- Throughout her entire life, Jennifer always reader to second grade students at Richard- sity and the American University in Cairo, remained highly active in local civic and com- son D. White Elementary School, where she is where she studied literature, according to a biography posted on the Jewish Community munity affairs. And that’s how we happened to known to the children as ‘‘Gramma Rahla.’’ in Cairo’s Web site. She spoke fluent French, cross paths. Rahla has received many well-deserved English and Arabic. Jennifer got my office running when I first honors, including the 2001 James E. West Haroun said Ms. Weinstein often remi- served in the California Assembly. And I can Fellow and 2006 Silver Beaver Service Award nisced of the Egypt she knew growing up, tell you she was just as impressive in person from the Boy Scouts of America and the 2009 when neighbors did not ask about one an- as on paper. Continuing Service Award from Richardson D. other’s religion. During that time, we shared many laughs White Elementary School. f and memories—even when we were up to our I ask all Members to join me in honoring a MOURNING THE PASSING OF ears in work. truly remarkable woman of California’s 28th QUINN BOYER Looking back, I’m sure Jennifer would want Congressional District, Rahla Hall Lindsey. us to always think of her with that indefati- f gable spirit—and to remember her as the con- HON. ZOE LOFGREN JUSTICE MITCHELL summate leader and community activist she OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most certainly was. I will always treasure her loyalty and work HON. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 ethic. And my thoughts go out to Leon, her OF COLORADO Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my husband, and the rest of her family and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleague, Congresswoman , to friends. I can only hope that many others will Tuesday, April 16, 2013 mourn the passing of Quinn Boyer. He still follow her lead and dedicate their lives to the Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise had much to do, but he led a full and extraor- service of others. today to recognize and applaud Justice Mitch- dinary life that was devoted to others. Quinn’s f ell for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Serv- promising young life was cut short on April 4, 2013 at the age of 34. A TRIBUTE TO RAHLA HALL ice Ambassadors for Youth award. Justice Quinn grew up in Oakland and graduated LINDSEY Mitchell is a 12th grader at Jefferson High from Sonoma State University, the Santa School and received this award because her Rosa Fire Academy, and Foothill College’s determination and hard work have allowed her HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF to overcome adversities. paramedic program. OF CALIFORNIA In 2008, Quinn began his career as a para- The dedication demonstrated by Justice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medic in Santa Clara County. During his short Mitchell is exemplary of the type of achieve- time on the job, he saved countless lives. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 ment that can be attained with hard work and Quinn’s colleagues described him as someone Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in perseverance. It is essential students at all loved by everyone, an amazing paramedic honor of Women’s History Month. Each year, levels strive to make the most of their edu- and caregiver. He was a Big Brother and vol- we pay special tribute to the contributions and cation and develop a work ethic which will unteer at the Order of Malta Clinic in Oakland. sacrifices made by our nation’s women. It is guide them for the rest of their lives. He was recently married and accepted into an honor to pay homage to outstanding I extend my deepest congratulations to Jus- Stanford’s physician’s assistant program. women who are making a difference in my tice Mitchell for winning the Arvada Wheat It is with sadness that we pay tribute to Congressional District. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Quinn Boyer’s life. His family, and indeed our I would like to recognize Rahla Hall Lindsey I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- country, will forever remember and cherish his of La Can˜ada Flintridge, an extraordinary lead- cation and character in all of her future ac- kindness, service, and hope in a better future. er, educator and volunteer in her community. complishments. We join with our communities in mourning his Rahla earned her B.A. in Speech Commu- f passing. While we know Quinn’s family, nication, M.A. in Cross-Cultural Communica- IN MEMORY OF JESUS CARDENAS, friends, and colleagues feel his loss, we can tion, Secondary Teaching Credential in SR. draw comfort from his contributions. Speech and English from California State Uni- f versity, Los Angeles and her Ph.D. in Organi- HON. zational Communication from the University of IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF CALIFORNIA Southern California (USC). Her diverse profes- AND LEGACY OF JENNIFER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS-BROOKS sional career has included being Vice-Presi- dent, U.S. Region, for the AFS International Tuesday, April 16, 2013 HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS Intercultural Programs, the administrator of Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rec- Broadview nursing facility, a volunteer instruc- ognize Jesus Cardenas, Sr., a great man OF CALIFORNIA tor at the Center for Nonprofit Management, whose life embodied the American Dream. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Executive Director of the YWCA of Glen- After a battle with cancer, he passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 dale, a teacher at Elderhostel, and a professor March 5 at the age of 73. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise at USC’s School of Public Administration and Born on March 20, 1939, in the state of today with great sadness to mourn the pass- School of Policy, Planning and Development. Jalisco, Mexico, Jesus came to this country at

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