[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E206-E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING AARON ARONOW ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to extend my very best wishes to Aaron Aronow as he celebrates his 80th 
birthday. Aaron has been a fixture in our hometown of New Haven, 
Connecticut for as long as I can remember and it is my honor to pay 
tribute to his lifetime of contributions to our community.
  Throughout his life, Aaron has demonstrated a unique dedication and 
commitment to the City of New Haven through community service. Our 
communities would not be the same without those individuals who 
volunteer their time to make a difference--especially those who expend 
their energies shaping public policy. He served on the New Haven Board 
of Alderman for sixteen years, many of which he served along side my 
mother. Today, he continues in his service as a Ward Chair and a

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dedicated member of New Haven's Democratic Town Committee. Aaron is a 
former member of the City Plan Commission and is currently a member of 
the City's Disability Commission. Throughout his many years in New 
Haven's political arena, he has and continues to be a reflection of all 
that a public servant should be.
  Though enjoying retirement from his fifty-year career as an executive 
with Robby Len Industries, a women's bathing suit manufacturer, Aaron 
continues to stay extremely active. He is an avid student, continuing 
to learn through the variety of senior courses offered at our local 
colleges and universities. He and his wife, Mitzi, recently celebrated 
their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary and enjoy spending time with 
their three children and four grandchildren. I am also told that he 
spends a great deal of time playing with his favorite family member, 
Tina--the family dog.
  Aaron Aronow has remained committed to serving in his community. He 
is an active member of B'nai B'rith and is currently involved with 
Congregation Beth Israel in the restoration of the historic Orchard 
Street Synagogue. This synagogue, one of the oldest in New Haven, was 
once part of our vibrant Jewish community. In restoring this cultural 
landmark, Aaron hopes that it will once again become a central meeting 
place for New Haven families.
  As family and friends gather to wish him well, I am sure Aaron will 
take a moment to reflect on his lifetime of achievements. I am so proud 
to have this opportunity to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation 
to Aaron Aronow for his many contributions to our community and to join 
his many friends and family in wishing him a very happy 80th birthday!

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