[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 7 (Tuesday, February 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E87]
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             COMMEMORATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF HADASSAH

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2002

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 90th anniversary 
of one of America's foremost organizations, Hadassah, the Women's 
Zionist Organization of America. This organization has grown to become 
the largest women's and Jewish membership organization in the United 
States, comprised of over 300,000 individuals. Hadassah will begin to 
celebrate its 90th year on February 26, 2002.
  Since its founding in 1912, Hassadah's devoted members have helped 
improve the lives of women and indeed, all of humanity. Foremost among 
these contributions is Hadassah's incredible contributions to health 
care in Israel. Their flagship project, the Hadassah Medical 
Organization, provides health care of the highest caliber to a myriad 
of individuals from throughout the Middle East, without racial, 
religious or national prejudice, and also aids the training of health 
care workers. In addition, Hadassah's humanitarian mission has long 
made the organization a supporter of a peaceful and stable Middle East.
  Within the United States, Hadassah is an active player on a number of 
critical public policy concerns. This includes a program for breast 
cancer detection and awareness, Jewish family programs, and the 
encouragement of civic participation. Hadassah also places an emphasis 
on education of both its members and the general public, especially in 
regard to American-Israeli relations, separation of church and state, 
and women's health.
  I congratulate Hadassah on its commitment to improving the lives of 
countless people in the Middle East and here in America. The past 90 
years have demonstrated the need for organizations such as Hadassah, 
and I wish its members nothing but continued success in the future.

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