[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 125 (Tuesday, October 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF HERB B. SIPERSTEIN, RECIPIENT OF THE HUMANITARIAN 
 AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH WAR VETERANS (JWV) OF 
                                THE U.S.

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Herb B. Siperstein, 
recipient of the Humanitarian Award from the New Jersey Department of 
Jewish War Veterans (JWV) of the U.S. This award is bestowed on those 
exceptional individuals, who have consistently demonstrated a deep 
commitment to the fight against bigotry and discrimination.
  Herb Siperstein was born on October 6, 1923, in Jersey City, New 
Jersey. After high school graduation, he began fulltime-work for the 
family business, Siperstein's paint store. Siperstein's was founded by 
his parents, Nathan and Lottie.
  From 1943 to 1945, Mr. Siperstein served in the 7th Infantry in World 
War II. As a Jewish American soldier, Mr. Siperstein served with 
exceptional courage and valor. In the process of defending his country 
and fighting against the worst aggression the world had ever seen, Mr. 
Siperstein received numerous accommodations: the Bronze Star Medal; the 
Good Conduct Medal; two Bronze Arrowheads; six Campaign Stars; the 
Presidential Unit Emblem; the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign 
Medal; the Combat Infantry Badge; the Expert Infantry Badge; the 
Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII; and the French Fourragere.
  After the Second World War, Mr. Siperstein returned to the family 
business, and as the president, he has seen Siperstein's Paint and 
Wallpaper grow and prosper. Today, there are seventeen stores in New 
Jersey and six new stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
  Herb Siperstein has given back to the community in a profoundly 
caring fashion, including financial support for local churches, 
temples, and schools. In addition, the Sipersteins have made extremely 
generous donations to their community, resulting in an auditorium at 
B'nai Jacobs and a Library at St. Peter's Preparatory School. Mr. 
Siperstein has also received many awards from civic organizations, 
including the Anti-Defamation League's David H. Litter Humanitarian 
Award and the New Jersey Department of Jewish War Veterans' 
Humanitarian Award.
  Last year, the Mayor of Jersey City, Bret Schundler, declared October 
12th, Herb Siperstein Day in recognition of his contributions to the 
community.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Herb B. Siperstein 
for his unparalleled contributions and commitment to our community.

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