[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
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  IN HONOR OF RALPH AND SUSAN SHERMAN, JULIE HAFT, AND HERBERT HOFFER

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with the constituents 
of the Fifth Congressional District and the members of Young Israel of 
Hillcrest as they meet at their Annual Journal Dinner in honoring their 
most distinguished and dedicated members, Ralph and Susan Sherman, 
Julie Haft, and Herbert Hoffer.
  For more than a dozen years, Ralph and Susan Sherman have served the 
Young Israel of Hillcrest as well as the surrounding community. Serving 
as head of the house and dinner committees, recording secretary, vice 
president, and president of Young Israel of Hillcrest, Ralph has been a 
source of leadership and stability to our community. Both Ralph and 
Susan have dedicated themselves to serving the unique needs of our 
neighborhood and have assumed leadership positions with the Working 
Organization for Retarded Children and Adults.
  Julie Haft is an active member of the synagogue's Sisterhood, a 
founder of the Simcha Fund, and the Frieda and Fred Goldstein Library. 
In addition, Mrs. Haft has dedicated her time and resource to not only 
our local program, but to many worldwide youth activities as well.
  Herbert Hoffer, another of this year's honorees, is being honored for 
his dedication to the congregation. Mr. Hoffer, a pillar of Young 
Israel, is one of the synagogue's original founders. He has chaired 
innumerable committees and has served as financial secretary for 18 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, in a time in which we look for stability, service, and 
dedication, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring these truly 
unique community leaders.