[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2236]
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                       TRIBUTE TO BERNARD LEVINE

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 1995

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, on Friday evening, December 1, 1995, the 
Men's Club of Kew Gardens Anshe Sholom Jewish Center, Kew Gardens, NY, 
celebrates the life of past president Bernard Levine. Bernie was a 
graduate of the Anshe Sholom Hebrew School and was barmitzvahed in the 
same synagogue.
  Most of his adult life was spent working and then taking over his 
parents' neighborhood candy store which was aptly named Bernie land. 
The store was opened from early morning to late evening and was 
patronized by as many as three generations of families. It was the 
place to go and hear what was going on in the neighborhood as well as 
to enjoy a real New York egg cream prepared by his darling wife Claire. 
Bernie's business ethic was to please his customers and he went to 
great lengths to achieve that result. During inclement weather it was 
not uncommon to see him delivering newspapers to his aged and infirmed 
customers.
  Upon his what we would call retirement, Bernie became active in our 
synagogue with the same fervor that he had exhibited in his business. 
He chaired many functions at the center including publicity and ran a 
Bernie-Mobile transporting members who needed transportation to and 
from temple affairs, meetings, and services. He served as president of 
the men's club with a special flair and introduced many activities for 
the children of our Hebrew school.
  Bernie loved Jewish music and attended countless concerts. He was our 
neighborhood historian and somehow found time to work on the election 
board.
  Bernie was a mensch in the true sense of the word. He served his 
family, temple, and community. His unparalleled devotion and goodness 
will be missed by all.

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