[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 23 (Wednesday, March 6, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           COMMEMORATION OF THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF HADASSAH

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2002

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, last week, thousands of members of Hadassah, 
the Women's Zionist Organization of America, kicked off celebrations of 
their ninetieth anniversary.
  Throughout the past ninety years, Hadassah has provided invaluable 
service to a wealth of communities and peoples. As America's largest 
female organization, this Jewish collective has provided unprecedented 
assistance to individuals in countless nations, regardless of race, 
religion or credo. Established in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, Hadassah has 
set an example of peaceful relations and service both here and abroad.
  Founding the largest medical school in Israel, the women of Hadassah 
have united students from across the Middle East, building bridges 
through education and service and establishing friendships--all because 
they understand that this important work will provide a foundation for 
new forms of unity in the future.
  Since its inception, Hadassah members have worked tirelessly to aid 
both their local and international communities. The Hadassah Medical 
Organization consistently stands on the cutting edge of technology, 
assisting regional patients as well as American troops, heads of state 
and Congressional delegations. Their reach extends throughout the 
world, building and staffing new hospitals in Zaire and training 
African and Asian doctors to work in developing nations. Their 
dedication to American relief work was demonstrated by the medical aid 
and blood banks provided in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attacks.
  Today, Hadassah continues their work through medical and civic 
education, setting an example of excellence for their humanitarian 
efforts. A leader in community support programs, Hadassah has invested 
considerable time to providing information to female citizenries. The 
organization formed youth counseling groups and female career training 
in the Middle East, while creating the Hadassah Cares programs to 
champion efforts to raise breast cancer awareness in the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, as our nations continue to work to establish a peaceful, 
just international community, it is my honor to commemorate the 
ninetieth anniversary of an organization that has demonstrated these 
qualities in the work they do every day.

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