[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 87 (Thursday, June 21, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF JACOB MELLINGER

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Jacob 
Mellinger of New Jersey, who will soon be celebrating his 100th 
birthday. Mr. Mellinger will reach this momentous milestone on July 5th 
of this year, and I would like to acknowledge this special moment.
  Jacob Mellinger emigrated to the United States at the tender age of 
six, from Remenyia, Austria-Hungary. Since then, Mr. Mellinger has 
lived a life full of accomplishment, compassion and service. Upon 
graduating from the New Jersey Law School in 1927, he went on to build 
a successful law practice that lasted for 60 years. During that time, 
he established himself as an outstanding practitioner of the law and he 
also earned the right to argue cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. 
However, he has also used his success to serve his community. He has 
demonstrated his generous nature by distinguishing himself as a strong 
supporter of several prominent charities, including the United Jewish 
Appeal and Hadassah.
  I wish Mr. Mellinger the best on his 100th birthday. As he and his 
family reflect on this joyous occasion it is my sincere hope that he 
will continue to share his wisdom from the last century with his family 
and friends for many more years to come.

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