[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1471]
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                        HONORING THE BERLOFSKYS

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 1996

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I honor two 
good friends and neighbors, Miriam and Jerome Berlofsky, who are 
celebrating 35 years of marriage this November. The Berlofskys are 
active and vital citizens in my home community of Co-op City.
  Since 1951, Jerome has been a knight in the Fraternal Order Knights 
of Phythias, Kingsbridge Lodge No. 810, and participated in many of the 
altruistic endeavors of that organization. Miriam joined the Pythias 
Sisters in 1960 and has worked tirelessly in many capacities, 
culminating in her election as grand chief of the State of New York in 
1984. The Berlofskys have always been active in their faith as members 
of the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City and holding several 
important positions. They are charter members of the AARP Co-op City 
chapter and they bring culture and entertainment to the community as 
members of the Bronx Concert Singers.
  This is just a partial list of the many good deeds performed by the 
Berlofskys. Perhaps more than anything else, however, they are most 
proud of the enduring love and the joy they have had in raising their 
son, Rodger. On this special occasion I want to join with their family 
and friends in wishing them happiness and good health.

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