[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS KASSOFF

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 12, 1995
  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join Temple Torah in 
honoring Phyllis Kassoff. Since 1961, Ms. Kassoff has demonstrated her 
leadership skills and talents through her work at the Temple Torah and 
beyond.
  Phyllis Kassoff's guidance has been reflected in her participation in 
a number of causes in her temple and community. Some of these include, 
Torah Fund chairperson and co-cultural vice president for the 
Sisterhood and Ms. Kassoff currently is co-president. In addition, she 
aided in the establishment of the first PTA of the Hebrew School at the 
Temple and was designated its first corresponding secretary. She 
participated with her extended family in funding an Israel Educational 
Scholarship for underprivileged children, and a Relaxation Glen for 
Israeli soldiers and their families.
  After 14 years, Phyllis went back to college where she received the 
high honor of being elected to Kappa Delta Pi from Queens College where 
she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters 
in Child Education. She went on to teach in the New York City School 
System where she headed counseling services at a federally-funded 
private on-the-job training program. Phyllis Kassoff's family is also 
and important part of her life; her husband Edwin Kassoff, children 
Mitchell and Robert, and grandchildren Sarah, Johathan, Jaclyn, and 
Adam.
  Phyllis' hobbies are reflected in the some of the groups she 
participates in including the National Judicial College Choral Club and 
the Israeli Folk Dancing group at Temple Torah. In addition, she enjoys 
travel and photography. Currently, she is the recording secretary for 
the Temple.
  Within the last 3 years, Phyllis, along with her brother and sister, 
graciously donated the computer and computer area at the Law School at 
Bar Slau University in Tel Aviv, as well as the Ner Tamid in the 
synagogue library area, a portion of the builder's wall in the lobby as 
well as the computer room and necessary equipment in memory of their 
parents. In addition, they funded the construction of a road leading 
into the park where athletes run with the torch to Jerusalem to mark 
the beginning of Chanukah holiday celebrations.
  Phyllis Kassoff illustrates the importance of family, community and 
religion in all aspects of our lives. I know my colleagues join me in 
paying tribute to Phyllis Kassoff and wish her well in her future 
endeavors.


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