[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DR. MENASCHE-LANIADO

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                          HON. ELIZABETH FURSE

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very special 
woman who provides dental care for Soviet Union students who are 
participants in the programs created from the Freedom Support Act.
  It is an unfortunate reality that these students arrive in our 
country with staggering dental problems. Dr. Sandra Menasche-Laniado of 
Portland, OR, has quietly taken it upon herself to provide the vital 
care that these students require, asking for no monetary compensation.
  As an example of her incredible unselfishness, she currently is 
treating one young lady whose dental treatment will come to the 
staggering total of $3,780.
  Dr. Menasche-Laniado is truly the essence of one person making a 
difference. She points the way in demonstrating the virtue of 
compassion and turning this compassion onto a path of positive, 
meaningful action. I applaud her work, and I am privileged to have this 
opportunity to recognize Dr. Menasche-Laniado before this body.

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