[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E609]
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 HONORING MRS. GERRY GEIFMAN, RECIPIENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS' 
                            JERUSALEM MEDAL

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                            HON. LANE EVANS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2001

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to congratulate one of my 
constituents, Mrs. Gerry Geifman, who will be honored tonight by the 
State of Israel Bonds at the Quad City Israel Independence Dinner.
  At the dinner, Mrs. Geifman will receive the Jerusalem Medal. The 
award is given to those who have a distinguished history of efforts on 
behalf of Israel, the Jewish people and the community.
  Considering her deep involvement in issues involving the Quad Cities 
and the local Jewish community, it is easy to see why she is being so 
honored. Her charitable works are numerous including: serving as past 
president of Hadassah, the Tri-City Jewish Center Sisterhood, and B'nai 
B'rith. She also serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation, Tri-
City Jewish center, and the Rock Island YWCA. She has also dedicated 
much of her time to the Davenport Museum of Art, Friends of Art, the 
Geifman Endowment Sponsorship of Augustana College, Audubon School, 
Washington Junior High School, Rock Island High school PTA among 
others.
  It is unfortunate that Mrs. Geifman's late husband is not alive to 
see her receive this important honor. The charitable and volunteer work 
they performed together over the years was an inspiration to our 
community. Her continued efforts have served as a true example of the 
value of leadership and the spirit of volunteer work.
  Again, I commend her for her work and this well-deserved recognition 
of years of service to our local Jewish community and the Quad Cities.

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