[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E210]
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                    CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF HADASSAH

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
anniversary of Hadassah, the 90th Women's Zionist Organization of 
America, Inc. Hadassah, a women's volunteer organization founded in 
1912 by Henrietta Szold, is today the largest women's and largest 
Jewish membership organization in the United States. With more than 
300,000 members, Hadassah seeks to promote the growth and unity of the 
Jewish community within the United States as well as strengthen its 
partnership with Israel.
  During the past nine decades, Hadassah has been devoted to initiating 
and supporting health care, education, youth institutions, and land 
development in Israel. The Hadassah Medical Organization, one of 
Hadassah's greatest achievements, currently provides the highest 
standard of health care to individuals throughout the Middle East. In 
accordance with Hadassah's humanitarian mission and its strong support 
of a peaceful and secure Middle East, service is provided to 
individuals regardless of race, religion, or nationality. The Hadassah 
Medical Organization also serves as an excellent tool for training 
health care professionals around the world.
  In addition to its efforts in Israel, Hadassah has been involved in 
many issues concerning women and the American Jewish community. The 
Rachel Szold Henrietta Chapter in Madison, one of Hadassah's earliest 
chapters, has been very active in the community, providing programs 
concerning the advocacy of women's issues as well as health issues. In 
the past, they have held a ``Fun and Fitness Day,'' which is an active 
health fair with workshops. Last September, Hadassah, along with other 
local Jewish women's organizations, held a medical education discussion 
on hereditary cancers in Ashkenazi women. These are just a few of the 
events that the Madison chapter, and other chapters across the country, 
have held to benefit women and health.
  I wholeheartedly congratulate Hadassah for many years of success as a 
volunteer organization. I am proud to recognize this organization on 
its 90th anniversary.

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