[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   HONORING DR. DEANE AND SUSAN PENN

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2001

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a couple who 
have been great friends to the Jewish community of Bergen County, New 
Jersey, as well as personal friends of mine for many years. Mr. 
Speaker, I rise to honor Dr. Deane and Susan Penn of Alpine, New 
Jersey, this year's winners of the Anti-Defamation League's Torch of 
Liberty Award.
  Those who are fortunate enough to know Susan and Deane know the depth 
of their dedication to the community and helping others. I would like 
to discuss some of their many contributions to the community.
  Susan Penn brings a combination of warmth, intelligence, and drive to 
every project she undertakes; and their are many. She is a Vice 
President of the UJA Federation of Bergen County & North Hudson, and 
holds a number of other positions within the Federation. Susan is also 
deeply committed to the JCC on the Palisades, and is a member of its 
Board of Trustees, She has also held leadership positions in secular 
and Jewish educational institutes as well as community groups, too 
numerous to mention.
  Dr. Deane Penn is a highly respected physician who has served as the 
President of the medical staff at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New 
Jersey. Yet his thriving medical career has never stopped him from 
devoting his considerable talents to working in our community. He is a 
Trustee of the Jewish Home in Rockleigh, New Jersey and is a member of 
the Physician's Cabinet of the UJA Federation.
  The Penns are also both avid tennis players and competitors. And they 
are sharing their love of that sport, and the Jewish people, by co-
chairing the National Masters Tennis Team for the 16th World Maccabiah 
Games in Israel.
  People who give so much of themselves as Dr. Deane and Susan Penn do 
not do so for the recognition. However, they certainly deserve to 
receive it.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Dr. Deane and Susan Penn as 
well as their children Jonathan and Stacey on the occasion of this well 
deserved tribute from the Anti-Defamation League, and wish them health 
and happiness in the years to come.

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