[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
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                          IN HONOR OF HADASSAH

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise and honor Hadassah, the 
Women's Zionist Organization of America for their 90th Anniversary. 
Hadassah is the largest women's and Jewish membership organization in 
the United States.
  Henrietta Szold, the Jewish scholar and activist, who was dedicated 
to Judaism, Zionism, and the American ideal, founded the organization 
in February 1912. Her goal was to strengthen their partnership with 
Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a 
dynamic force in American society. Today, Hadassah's efforts are 
enhancing the quality of American and Jewish life through its promotion 
of education, health awareness, and unity.
  Hadassah's greatest achievement to date is their network of world-
renowned medical and educational institutions in Israel. It provides 
the highest quality of health care to countless individuals throughout 
the Middle East, regardless of race, religion or nationality.
  Please join me in honoring Hadassah for their continuous efforts in 
improving the life of Americans as well as the rest of the world.

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