[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING HEAR O' ISRAEL INTERNATIONAL INC.

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2002

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, In light of the tragedy that struck our 
nation September 11th, and the continued violence in the middle east, I 
believe it's fitting to recognize a valued organization within the 
Houston community, Hear O'Israel International Inc., which is currently 
sponsoring its National Mercy, Love and Compassion Campaign. This year 
long event is being conducted in conjunction with the ongoing 
initiative ``Listen to the Cries of the Children National.'' Hear 
O'Israel works to make a difference in the lives of the physically 
challenged, the elderly, neglected children, and battered women across 
Houston. They work to give these men and women a stronger sense of 
self-worth and instill in them the need to treat others with compassion 
and respect. National Mercy, Love and Compassion Campaign has been 
endorsed by Mayor Lee P. Brown and every member of the Houston City 
Council which further demonstrates the high regard for Hear O'Israel in 
our community.
  Hear O'Israel International, Inc., a non-profit, non-denominational 
organization works to increase public awareness of those that are less 
fortunate. ``Listen to the Cries of the Children National'' is designed 
to strengthen unity among families and further public awareness of the 
negative consequences that drug abuse, family violence, child abuse, 
and gang activity have on children. Another ongoing program worth 
commending is ``Turning the Hearts of the Fathers back to Their 
Children and the Hearts of Their Children Back to Their Fathers.'' The 
mission of this program is to reach out to at risk youth in schools, 
juvenile justice facilities, and those that may be involved in gang 
activity. Additionally, this program encourages parents to strengthen 
their relationship with their children, in an effort to unite families 
and bridge existing gaps among cultures.
  National Mercy, Love and Compassion Campaign is an initiative to call 
attention to the plight of children around who do not have access to 
adequate food, shelter, clothing, and health care. As a symbol of 
compassion for suffering children, Hear O'Israel International, Inc., 
encourages supporters to adopt a family or an individual in need as a 
gesture of support in resounding, the alarm for those who have been 
forgotten and many times rejected by our communities.
  Again, I would like to recognize Hear O'Israel International, Inc. 
for its efforts to improve and enhance the quality of life for our 
children, and extend my personal best wishes for a successful and 
rewarding campaign.

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