[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF SALLY A. DELSON

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 1997

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a 
respectful tribute to Sally A. Delson, executive director of the State 
of Israel Bonds' Organizations Divisions. Ms. Delson, who is being 
honored this weekend at a State of Israel Bonds tribute luncheon, has 
played an integral role in the divisions' growth over the past 30 
years.
  For the past 30 years, the Israel Bonds' Organizations Division has 
grown tremendously under Sally's guidance. Originally comprised of 
Landsmanshaften groups, the division later grew to incorporate a 
variety of Jewish and Zionist organizations. The organizations 
division's success can be seen in the high volume of sales--more than 
$200 million in bonds--sold in New York since 1952.
  Sally's first foray into her work for a Zionist cause was prompted by 
her grandfather's prediction when she was just 9 years old. Her 
grandfather, a renowned Rabbi, told her that one day after the birth of 
a Jewish state, she would work for that state. After a visit to the 
Tomb of Rachel while in Israel following the Six-Day War, Sally 
remembered her grandfather's prophecy and renewed her commitment to 
work for the advancement and security of the State of Israel.
  Over the 30 years that Sally has been with Israel Bonds, she has 
proven to be an invaluable crusader working to fulfill its mission of 
maintaining Israel's economic security. Her colleagues and supporters 
see her as a source of inspiration and credit her with the 
organizations division's success.
  On Sunday, the State of Israel Bonds will celebrate the 100th 
anniversary of the First Zionist Congress and the eve of Israel's 50th 
anniversary of independence. They will also celebrate Sally Delson--
wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted daughter of 
the Zionist movement.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise with me in this tribute to 
Sally Delson. The Division of Organizations of State of Israel Bonds 
and the Jewish community as a whole are fortunate to have a woman such 
as Sally working for their cause. I am thrilled to have Ms. Delson in 
my district.

                          ____________________