Devorah Halberstam Gets Honored BY FBI NY Directors Community Leadership Award

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Devorah Halberstam Honored at Directors Community Leadership Award Ceremony at FBI New York

Former US Attorney General Michael Mukasey, FBI Assistant Director in Charge (ADIC) Joseph Demarest Devorah Halberstam and Honorable Rudolph Giuliani, Former Mayor of New York.
Photo credit: Matthew Coleman, FBI


This evening, the FBIs New York Division honored a true fighter against terrorism with the presentation of the Directors Community Leadership Award. This special award, presented on behalf of the Director of the FBI, was formally created in 1990 as a way to honor individuals and organizations for their efforts in combating crime, terrorism, drugs, and violence in America.

Devorah Halberstam, this years award recipient, was recognized for her endless pursuit of justice and dedication for victims rights.

On March 1, 1994, Devorahs son, Ari Halberstam, was murdered in a terrorist attack on the Brooklyn Bridge. Following her sons murder, Devorah committed herself to the fight against terrorism. She pounded the halls of Congress to change laws on immigration, terrorism and gun control. Working side by side with former Governor of New York George Pataki and other officials, she was instrumental in enacting the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001, the first of its kind in New York State.

Determined to close loopholes in gun control laws, Devorah pushed for legislative changes and regulation. This led to the inception of Aris Law, an interstate gun trafficking law that is part of a comprehensive gun control law passed in New York State through the efforts of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and signed by Governor Pataki. Because of this demonstrated tenacity in her fight against terrorism, Devorah was appointed by Governor Pataki to serve on the first New York State Commission on Terrorism.

One of Devorahs proudest accomplishments was the construction of the Jewish Childrens Museum in Brooklyn honoring her sons legacy and embodying his enthusiasm for his heritage. This multi-media museum opened in 2004 and is dedicated to teaching tolerance to all children so that we may all grow to live in a peaceful society. On the outside of the museum is an inscription, which, translated into English reads, Inside the museum one will find a living tree. This tree is a symbol, reminding us all that if nurtured, we will all bear great fruit.

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[unbelvbl]

Thanks for persisting in creating a safer New York City and safer world in general. And yes, it is the political corrections which doesnt allow profiling, that is the greatest threat nowadays.

[mrshmuly1]

@flexidox what the hell is wrong with you? this is what you say about a grieving mother? shame on you!!

[unbelvbl]

flexidox

What a stupid comment..

[flexidox]

she looks hotter than she did 15 years ago