[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E990-E991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JOSEPH JACOBSON

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 1996

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my colleagues, 
and the members of the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Memorial Association as 
they present their Humanitarian Award to Joseph Jacobson. The Memorial 
Association recognizes individuals who pay tribute to educational and 
social projects that express the lifelong philosophy and personal 
commitments of Harry Van Arsdale, Jr., the long time, and much beloved 
labor leader.
  Throughout his life, Joe Jacobson has strived to help others. In 
1921, Mr. Jacobson was initiated into the Local 3, International 
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. From there he held a position on the 
Board of Directors of the Electrical Workers Benefit Society. He has 
served as president to the Electrical Welfare Club, and the Bronx Acorn 
Social Club. Mr. Jacobson was also a representative of Local 3, 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and an employee 
representative of the Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry, 
and of the vacation committee.
  While becoming active in the community, he still remained a loving 
husband to his late wife Rose, and a father to his son Stanley, who has 
blessed the Jacobsons with three grandchildren and one great-grandson.
  This is not the first time Mr. Jacobson has been honored with such 
prestigious recognition. Mr. Jacobson's accomplishments were

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also acknowledged by the Electrical Industry Division of the State of 
Israel Bonds, the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of the Electrical 
Sign Division, and the United Jewish Appeal and the Bronx Council of 
Scouting.
  The dedication of this man to better his community continued even 
after his retirement on March 1, 1967. He was instrumental in 
organizing the thirteen chapters of the Retirees Association of Local 
3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He served as their 
first treasurer in 1969, and has served as president since 1975, while 
continuing to remain a board member on the National Council of Senior 
Citizens. He still remains active in his community, always putting 
others before himself. There is no doubt in my mind that this country 
would benefit by having more people like Joseph Jacobson.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with the utmost sincerity and gratitude, that I 
pay tribute to this man, and thank him for the generosity he has 
proffered on others throughout his life. He is an outstanding citizen 
and an inspiration to us all. Therefore, I ask my colleagues to rise 
with me, and the people of the Fifth Congressional District, as we 
extend to Joseph Jacobson our sincere appreciation for his life's work 
and dedication to others.

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