[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 106 (Thursday, July 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1318]
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                TOWER ONE/TOWER EAST'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 1996

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to 
Tower One/Tower East on the 25th anniversary of this outstanding 
multicultural senior housing facility. For a quarter of a century, the 
New Haven Jewish Federation Housing Corp. has given New Haven area 
seniors a place to call home in Tower One.
  As part of its 25th birthday celebration, Tower One will honor its 
past presidents at a champagne breakfast. They are: Irving Enson, Jay 
I. Vlock, Linda Kantor, Alan Schiff, Stanley H. Arffa, Andrew Eder, 
Joel A. Wasserman, Samuel I. Trotz, Diane Alderman, Tracy Selmon, Henry 
Stein, Ted Schaffer, and Joseph R. Blumberg. I commend each of them for 
the work the presidents have done to make Tower One a success.
  When we celebrate Tower One's 25th anniversary, we celebrate the 
values that make families and communities strong--the values that 
enable Tower One to create a true home for Connecticut's seniors. Not 
only are residents provided with on-site health services, Kosher meals 
in the dining room and a wide variety of activities keep those at Tower 
One community engaged with another and the community. Residents gather 
for everything from informal sing-alongs and games to live 
entertainment and organized parties and celebrations. Tower One also 
provides day trips and outings.
  I treasure the yearly opportunity I have to host the holiday party at 
Tower One because it gives me the chance to share in the holiday 
celebrations so dear to Tower One's residents. Most important, the 
seniors at Tower One are able to honor the religious and cultural 
traditions that keep them close to family and friends. It is truly a 
place where residents feel at home.
  I have been involved with Tower One for many, many years and have 
watched as the building has been improved and updated to provide 
residents with the very best services and facilities. I sincerely 
congratulate all those at Tower One on this proud occasion. I know that 
Bob Bachman's leadership will enable Tower One to continue its 
development and growth. I congratulate Tower One on 25 great years and 
wish it the same success in the future.

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