[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF HADASSAH'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, with great pride I rise to praise the work 
and women of Hadassah on their 90th Anniversary.
  Hadassah has been in the forefront of support for women's rights, 
women's health, and Israel for almost a century, and its impact can be 
seen in countless ways.
  In Israel, Hadassah's hospitals and clinics provide the best medical 
care in the region to all those who need it. They treat patients 
without regard to race or religion, from the victims of the worst 
terrorist attacks in the region to individuals from across the West 
Bank and Gaza Strip.
  Here in the United States, Hadassah's work in Los Angeles and across 
the Nation strengthens our community and our ties to Israel. Hadassah 
works to ensure access to medical care, prevent genetic discrimination, 
ensure women's reproductive rights and battle domestic violence. Its 
education and advocacy campaigns have brought people together in 
support of issues of vital importance to Jewish women around the world.
  Hadassah was founded, as the story goes, on Purim 90 years ago. It 
took its name from the Hebrew word for Esther, who thwarted a plot to 
kill all the Jews in Persia. Hadassah has thwarted efforts to harm the 
needs and interests of the Jewish community ever since, and has reached 
out to all in need.
  Congratulations to Hadassah, and thank you.

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