[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 115 (Thursday, September 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1659]
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                 HONORING HEAR O' ISRAEL OF HOUSTON, TX

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 1997

  Mr. BENTSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a valued organization 
within the Houston community, Hear O' Israel, which is sponsoring its 
annual National Mercy, Love, and Compassion Month awareness project 
this month in Houston. Hear O' Israel works to make a difference in the 
lives of the disabled, battered and abused women, the elderly, and 
young people across Houston. They work to give these men and women a 
stronger sense of self-worth and instill in them the need to treat 
others with compassion and respect. The following resolution approved 
by the Houston city council demonstrates the high regard for Hear O' 
Israel in our community.

               National Mercy, Love, and Compassion Month

       Hear O' Israel International, Inc., a non-profit, non-
     denominational organization, will sponsor its annual National 
     Mercy, Love, and Compassion Month awareness project during 
     the month of September 1997. The project is designed to 
     enhance awareness of the plight of the physically challenged, 
     the elderly, fatherless and/or abused children, and widows. 
     Culminating with Hear O' Israel International's annual Feast 
     of Joy Festival on October 4, 1997, the project will 
     encourage individuals and organizations to demonstrate mercy 
     and compassion, and work to fulfill the special requirements 
     of those in need.
       The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Houston do 
     hereby salute Hear O' Israel International for its efforts to 
     improve and enhance the quality of life for the physically 
     challenged, the elderly, fatherless and/or abused children, 
     and widows, and extend best wishes for a successful and 
     rewarding National Mercy, Love, and Compassion Month.
       Approved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of 
     Houston this 7th day of August, 1997, A.D.

     

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