[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 647 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 647

  Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist 
                    Organization of America in 2012.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 9, 2012

Ms. Wasserman Schultz (for herself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                                Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist 
                    Organization of America in 2012.

Whereas Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. was 
        established on February 24, 1912;
Whereas Hadassah is the largest Jewish women's organization in the world, with 
        members in every Congressional district;
Whereas Hadassah was nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize for its ongoing 
        initiatives to use medicine as a Bridge to Peace, and conducts a wide 
        variety of training programs for medical personnel and students 
        throughout the world;
Whereas in Israel, Hadassah initiates and supports pace-setting health care, 
        education, and youth institutions;
Whereas the Hadassah Medical Organization is among the most advanced medical 
        facilities in the world, renowned for its cutting edge medical research;
Whereas the Hadassah Medical Organization is currently constructing the Sarah 
        Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower at Hadassah Medical Center as a gift to 
        Israel, to be officially dedicated at the Centennial Convention in 2012;
Whereas in the United States, Hadassah enhances the quality of United States and 
        Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs, promotes 
        health awareness, and provides personal enrichment and growth for its 
        members;
Whereas Hadassah helps promote young people by providing scholarships for 
        students and educating disadvantaged children; and
Whereas Hadassah provides programs for young people to help, educate, inform, 
        and expand their horizons: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes Hadassah on the centennial anniversary of 
        its founding; and
            (2) commends and honors Hadassah and all its members for a 
        century of work improving the quality of United States life, 
        strengthening the United States-Israel relationship, and 
        ensuring the continuity of Jewish heritage and community.
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