[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 107 (Wednesday, September 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO THE KLEIN BRANCH

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2000

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the Jewish Community Centers 
of Greater Philadelphia's Raymond and Miriam Klein Branch, as they 
celebrate 25 years of servicing their community.
  The Klein Branch opened its doors to society in 1975, as a haven not 
only for its members, but also for all in the community. The Klein 
Branch began and continues to reach out to many people, including the 
youth, senior citizens, New Americans, and also those with special 
needs.
  Currently, the Klein Branch of the Jewish Community Centers of 
Greater Philadelphia offers a wide array of activities and programs. 
They consist of: preschool and kindergarten, summer camp, adult 
education, exercise and fitness classes, senior adult programs and 
clubs, after school programs, single parents groups, teen programs, and 
numerous planned trips for all of its members. The Klein Branch 
facilitates programs that encompass many different age groups and 
specifications, as to meet the varying needs of all people.
  At the Klein Branch, ``family'' is always a principal priority. The 
center offers events that the entire family can partake in such as 
movie night, bingo night, dances, theater programs, and community 
service days. These programs provide means for family members to 
interact with one another, and strengthen the ties between them.
  The Klein Branch has also labored to educate its members on Jewish 
holidays, culture and traditions. The center presents holiday meals and 
educational events such as Book Festivals and film series. It has also 
created specific centers for meeting the needs of the Jewish community, 
such as the Stern Hebrew High School, Jewish Family and Children 
Services, and Jewish Employment and Vocational Services.
  Mr. Speaker, the Raymond and Miriam Klein Branch should be commended 
for its tireless pursuit to support and pull together the Philadelphia 
community. The Klein Branch's devotion to enriching the lives of all 
people who enter their facilities should be recognized, as its members 
achieve 25 fulfilling years of community service. I congratulate and 
offer my best wishes for continued education in the coming years.

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