[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 13 (Thursday, February 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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      EUGENE AND CONNIE ROTH HONORED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 1994

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join with the S.J. 
Strauss Lodge of the B'nai B'rith as they gather to honor a 
distinguished couple I am honored to call my personal friends, as well 
as constituents. On February 13, 1994, Eugene and Connie Roth will 
receive the prestigious Community Service Award at the Lodge's 50th 
annual Lincoln Day Dinner.
  The Community Service Award is given each year to a person or persons 
who exemplify the standards of leadership and service set forth by 
B'nai B'rith. The Award is especially notable this year as it 
celebrates its golden anniversary, and the B'nai B'rith itself 
celebrates its 150th anniversary, making it the oldest service 
organization in the nation.
  It is not surprising that the Lodge chose to honor the Roths in this 
anniversary year. The list of organizations and boards to which they 
have contributed their time and efforts is almost endless. Currently, 
Gene, an attorney, is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Wilkes 
University and I am pleased to serve on that board with him. In 1993, 
Gene was honored for his fundraising efforts as Outstanding Volunteer 
Fund Raiser by the National Society of Fund Raising Executives. Connie 
has been honored time and again for her tireless service to various 
Jewish organizations and her biography appears in Who's Who Among 
American Women. Other organizations that have benefited from Connie's 
volunteerism include Mercy, General and Geisinger Hospital auxiliaries, 
Home Health Visiting Nurses, and Association for Retarded Citizens.
  Gene, former chairman of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Partnership/Chamber 
of Commerce, was honored for his achievements by the Philadelphia 
Chamber of Commerce as recipient of its Distinguished Pennsylvanian 
Award. His overall achievements are reflected by his inclusion in Who's 
Who in American Law and Who's Who in the World.
  One of the reasons that I am so proud to represent the 11th 
Congressional District of Pennsylvania is the absolute dedication and 
unquestionable integrity of its community leaders and volunteers. The 
Roth's commitment to service is a perfect example of the character of 
the people that I have the privilege to serve in Northeastern 
Pennsylvania. I am pleased to have this opportunity to join with the 
S.J. Strauss Lodge in paying tribute to this outstanding couple and to 
bring just a few of their achievements to the attention of my 
colleagues.

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