[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E461]
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                   RECOGNITION OF THE HADASSAH GROUP

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                     HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR.

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the 
organization Hadassah--the largest women's and largest Jewish 
membership organization in the United States. Through its 300,000 
members within the United States, this volunteer organization has 
demonstrated dedication to community service and assistance.
  The organization was founded in 1912 and, since that time, has put 
forth exceptional effort to provide services to the community. In the 
United States, Hadassah has taken action to heighten the quality of 
American and Israeli life through its education and youth programs. It 
has also promoted health awareness, and provided personal enrichment 
and growth for its members. Beyond the national role that Hadassah 
plays, I would like to recognize the service of the local chapter in 
Spokane, Washington.
  The Hadassah volunteers in my district have collected donations for 
the Red Cross to help with the charitable acts they provide; they 
assist the Ronald McDonald House in providing temporary homes for 
families with a hospitalized child; they have provided support for the 
AIDS walks in Spokane and Seattle which create awareness and reflect 
commitment to providing services to those living with HIV and AIDS; and 
Hadassah also provides outreach to local synagogues with support 
programs.
  Throughout the organization's 90-year history, Hadassah has played a 
strong role in community improvement and support projects. In 
recognition of these outstanding achievements, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing the great contributions of this important 
organization.

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