[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 22 (Friday, February 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E270]
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  CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BRIDGEPORT AND 
                  UNITED JEWISH APPEAL ON SUPER SUNDAY

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 3, 1995
  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to congratulate the Jewish 
Federation of Greater Bridgeport, CT, as it proclaims Sunday, February 
5, 1995 Super Sunday.
  For nearly 55 years, the Jewish Federation of Greater Bridgeport has 
served and represented Jews in need, through its service to the cities 
and towns of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and 
Trumbull. It provides health services, social and educational 
opportunities to citizens through agencies such as the Greater 
Bridgeport Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Home for the Elderly, 
Jewish Family Service, Hillel Academy, and Merkaz Community Hebrew High 
School.
  Through the continuing work of the United Jewish Appeal, the Jewish 
Federation has been able to provide both social and humanitarian 
services to hundreds of thousands of Jews in Israel and in 40 other 
countries around the world.
  On Sunday, February 5, both organizations will conduct a combined 
annual telethon campaign to raise vitally needed funds to continue 
providing these worthwhile services abroad and here at home. The 
dedication and perseverance demonstrated by each of these organizations 
is a testament to the commitment they have to the Jewish community.
  I commend each organization for the valuable contribution they have 
made to Jews in this country and around the world.


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