[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 157 (Wednesday, November 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2073]
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                         HONORING SYLVIA COHEN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 14, 2001

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize 
a distinguished resident of my district, Mrs. Sylvia Cohen, and 
congratulate her on receiving New Jersey's Deal Shore Hadassah Woman of 
the Year award.
  For the past three decades, Sylvia has put forth a tireless effort as 
an active member of the Shore area's Jewish community. Sylvia is 
committed to Jewish causes and became active in the United Jewish 
Appeal, well before it even became the Jewish Federation. In addition, 
she currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation 
and is co-chair of the Business and Professional Women's Division. 
Furthermore, Sylvia also serves on the Monmouth University Scholarship 
Ball Committee, the Board of the Jewish Community Center of Greater 
Monmouth County, and is president of the Temple Bath Torah's Sisterhood 
in Ocean Township. Throughout all of her hard work and fundraising to 
ensure the success of these local Jewish organizations, Sylvia has 
remained inspired by and devoted to the Jewish community.
  In her personal life, Sylvia has shown an equal level of commitment, 
passion, and dedication. She and her husband, Ray Cohen, have 
successfully established and operated two small businesses in their 
hometown of Deal, New Jersey. As involved as Sylvia has been and 
continues to be in the community and her businesses, her greatest pride 
is her family. She and her husband have raised five daughters and five 
grandchildren. Sylvia has set an example for her family as two of her 
daughters have both been honored by their local Hadassah chapters as 
Woman of the Year, as well.
  Mrs. Cohen certainly serves as an example for both her family and her 
community. Her devotion and hard work are extraordinary and can further 
serve as an example for us all. Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I 
ask you to join me in distinguishing Mrs. Sylvia Cohen for a lifetime 
of dedication to her family and to her Jewish community.

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