[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 23 (Wednesday, March 6, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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                           HONORING HADASSAH

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2002

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise tody to congratulate Hadassah, the 
Women's Zionist Organization of America, on its 90th Anniversary. Since 
its beginning, Hadassah has contributed to worthy charities around the 
world both financially and through volunteer work. Hadassah's tireless 
efforts have aided in the creation of access to quality health care 
throughout the Middle East, and Hadassah has always strived for the 
equal treatment of women in the United States and Israel.
  Today, Hadassah, with over 300,000 active members organized 
throughout the United States, has continued its rich tradition of 
volunteerism by enacting programs to fight breast cancer and other 
health related issues affecting women. Hadassah has also sponsored 
numerous programs to increase the quality of the educational system in 
the United States.
  While Hadassah's interests are primarily education and women's 
rights, this group has been active in educating its membership on a 
variety of public policy issues and encouraging civic participation. In 
a time of increased violence in the Middle East, Hadassah has also 
remained a staunch advocate of peace and tolerance between Arabs and 
Jews.
  Mr. Speaker, Hadassah has worked since its inception in 1912 to 
create a higher quality of education and equal rights for women in the 
United States and the Middle East. It is my sincere belief that as 
Hadassah continues into the Millennium and to it's own hundredth 
birthday, it will continue to fight for women against disease, 
violence, and injustice.

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