[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 6 (Wednesday, February 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E90]
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     CORINNE ROTH SMITH NAMED HANNAH G. SOLOMON AWARDEE OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 1998

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I want to ask my colleagues to join me today 
in congratulating a Central New York woman of whom I and my community 
are very proud, Corinne Roth Smith, the 1997 Hannah G. Solomon Award 
Recipient.
  This prestigious award is named in the memory of the founder of the 
National Council of Jewish Women. The concerns of the NCJW include the 
improvement of the quality of life for people of all ages and 
backgrounds. To paraphrase the recent tribute: Corinne Smith has helped 
to change and expand the role of other women in vital areas of the 
community. Her leadership has motivated others to fight for change and 
has resulted in public enlightenment.
  This is the 25th year in which the NCJW's Greater Syracuse Section 
has presented this award. As I salute Corinne Smith, I congratulate the 
Syracuse Section as well.
  Corinne is a volunteer, organizer and community leader 
extraordinaire. She has led the United Way, been a board member of 
Hillel, chaired the Federal Campaign for the Jewish Community Center, 
and in fact was the first woman to serve as President of the JCC.
  She has received the Jewish Family Service Humanitarian Award, as 
well as the Syracuse Post-Standard Woman of Achievement in Education 
award. As the Dean of Academic Programs for the School of Education at 
Syracuse University, Corinne has touched the lives of students, 
families and even indirectly other academicians through her outstanding 
publications which deal with learning disabilities, her specialty area.
  It is with great pride that I enter Corinne Smith's name in the 
Congressional Record today as a exemplary citizen, a mother, wife, and 
civic leader who rightly deserves this tremendous honor as well as our 
great esteem and deep respect.

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