[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
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        CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES HELEN AND ALBERT LEVINSON

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2000

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Helen and 
Albert Levinson of Monroe Township, who will be celebrating their 60th 
wedding anniversary this Friday. Together they have served on a wide 
variety of committees, held countless leadership positions in the 
community, and tirelessly advocated the importance of public service 
and ``giving back'' to the community.
  Both Helen and Albert Levinson were born in the United States. Both 
of their fathers emigrated from Eastern Europe, while their mothers 
were born in the United States. They met in Newark, NJ, and were 
married in 1940. Albert served his country during World War II by 
working in the Newark Shipyards. After the war, he opened Levinson's 
Furniture in Newark, and in 1968 entered a real estate business 
specializing in commercial real estate. Albert concluded his real 
estate career by joining forces with his two sons, Robert and Marc, in 
the form of Levinson Associates. Helen received a degree in teaching 
from Newark State Teachers College, and began teaching primary school 
while raising her two young boys. She eventually embarked on a new 
career in social services, specializing in pediatric casework.
  Albert and Helen moved to the Clearbrook Adult Community in Monroe 
Township in 1973, and Albert served as president of that community for 
3 consecutive years. He was then asked to join the Township Council and 
was elected for a 4-year term. Today, both Albert and Helen remain 
active in their communities. At 83 years of age, Albert still comes to 
work daily, and is a commissioner of the Monroe Township Municipal 
Utility Authority.
  Albert and Helen have willingly given themselves to the community. As 
they plan to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary tomorrow, I urge 
my fellow representatives to join me in recognizing this exceptional 
couple.

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