[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 26, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
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                        HONORING MARILYN PERLMAN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 1997

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Marilyn Perlman, who 
for more than 50 years has contributed to Mount Vernon as a public 
servant, a public advocate, and a full-time worker for the elderly.
  She moved to Mount Vernon, with her new husband, Daniel, more than 50 
years ago. She started in local politics by working in the campaign of 
a friend running for mayor. She became a district leader and 
subsequently served her city and her community with distinction in many 
capacities.
  She was a great help to me when I first came to Mount Vernon, serving 
as my guide and introducing me to the many senior programs and people 
of the Rose Y. She chairs the focal committee for the office of the 
aging and has served on all the committees relating to older adults. 
Her activism on behalf of Westchester's senior citizens dates back many 
years. In 1970, she was hired by the Y to supervise the older adult 
program, the senior canteen. As part of the aging services network, she 
was involved in the successful effort to bring the adult day care and 
kosher nutrition programs to the Y.
  Marilyn Perlman has devoted herself totally to her community and her 
``people'', the elderly of Westchester County, accomplishing so much it 
leaves us unable to comprehend how we will continue without her. I join 
the people of Mount Vernon and all of Westchester County in thanking 
her and in wishing for her the best that life has to offer in her 
retirement, with the hope that the generosity of spirit she gave to all 
who had the good fortune to meet her and work with her is returned.

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