[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E245]
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            CONGRATULATIONS TO HADASSAH IN ITS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2002

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I take the 
opportunity to congratulate Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization 
of America, on its 90th anniversary.
  Nine decades after Henrietta Szold founded Hadassah in the USA in 
February 1912, it is now the largest women's organization, as well as 
the largest Jewish organization in the United States. It is not only 
its membership numbers that make Hadassah such a remarkable 
organization, but the splendid deeds carried out over nine decades, in 
both the USA and in Israel, as well as in many other countries.
  In Israel, in spite of the ongoing violent conflict, Hadassah, 
through its flagship project, the Hadassah Medical Organization, has 
been providing for many years, according to its humanitarian mission, 
the highest quality health care to countless individuals from 
throughout the Middle East--regardless of their race, religion or 
nationality.
  In this country, through efforts related to health care--for instance 
with its ``Check it Out'' breast cancer detection and awareness 
campaign--and in many other ways, Hadassah has aided countless American 
women of all persuasions through its various programs.
  Over my many years of public service, I have met in numerous 
occasions with members of Hadassah. Their indefatigable support for 
Israel has been a continuous source of inspiration. I count myself as a 
staunch supporter of this notable organization, and would like to wish 
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, a ``happy 90th 
birthday'', and my best wishes for a continuation of its enriching and 
exemplary work for many years to come.

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