[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1378]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ABE FRIEDMAN

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 1997

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, the Denver Police and Fire Widows have 
asked me to please pay tribute to Mr. Abe Friedman of Jamaica, NY and 
it is a great honor to have the ability to do so. It is not possible to 
reiterate all the good, kind, and charitable acts Abe Friedman has 
provided these women over the years. We all innately understand the 
terrible circumstances that revolve around losing one's loved one. 
While no one can give back the husbands these women lost, Mr. Friedman 
has gone above and beyond the call of duty to give these women the 
comfort and respect they so rightfully deserve. To the widows of the 
Denver Police and Fire Departments, his unending concern for their 
happiness is one of the most endearing memories of those years they 
lovingly spent as a member of a police or fire family.
  On Sunday, May 18, 1997, these women assembled as guests of Mr. 
Friedman to celebrate the Seventh Annual Spring Extravaganza to 
celebrate Mother's Day. He spent the day toasting and honoring the many 
years each widow served as an integral part of a police or fire 
department family. This simple act was truly a sign of deep 
consideration for these women and was greatly appreciated by all in 
attendance.
  The Denver Police and Fire Widows are hopeful that this Congressional 
Record reading, in a small way, may convey to Abe Friedman their 
sincere and unending admiration. They are forever grateful for his many 
acts of thoughtfulness, attentiveness, and kindness which Abe Friedman 
has bestowed upon them simply with his friendship.

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