[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING SIDNEY AND LIBBY GLUCKSMAN AS THEY RECEIVE AN HONORARY 
        DOCTORATE OF HUMANE LETTERS FROM ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to rise today to pay 
tribute to two outstanding members of the New Haven community, and my 
dear friends, Sidney and Libby Glucksman, as they receive Honorary 
Doctorates of Humane Letters from Albertus Magnus College.
  Theirs is a compelling story as both Sidney and Libby survived the 
darkest of times and triumphed in spite of the gravest of 
circumstances. As a young woman, Libby was a member of an underground 
group who delivered messages for Russian Partisans. Sidney was born in 
Chwonow, Poland and was just twelve years old when his homeland was 
taken by Nazi Germany. Taken out of school, he spent the next six years 
as a prisoner in labor and concentration camps and would never again 
see his parents, brother or sister. He remained a prisoner until 
American servicemen liberated Dachau in 1945. Sidney and Libby met in a 
displaced persons camp in Bad Reichenholen, Germany and soon made their 
way to America where they married and began a new life together. 
Settling in New Haven, where they have made their home for over fifty 
years, Sidney opened a successful tailoring business which has been 
thriving for four decades. It is also the center of Greater New Haven 
community.
  Sidney and Libby boldly faced one of the darkest times in our 
history. Few of us can truly comprehend the reality of Gross-Rosen, 
Dachau, Auschwitz and the many other camps where Jews were held 
prisoner for so many years. Even fewer want to relive these memories. I 
am continually inspired by Sidney and Libby's dedication to ensure that 
future generations will never forget the unspeakable horrors of the 
Holocaust. For many years, they have been very active in both national 
and local Holocaust organizations. Sidney often shares his experiences 
with students and community groups. Just two years ago, he was asked by 
the Justice Department to recount his story at the trial of a former 
Nazi camp guard with the Waffen SS ``Death Head'' Battalion at Gross-
Rosen. His testimony detailing the guard's treatment of prisoners was 
the crucial evidence needed for his conviction. Sidney, once again, 
gave a strong voice to the millions lost in the Holocaust.
  Today, survivors of the Holocaust are aging and soon we will not have 
many who can recount that which we should never forget. It is people 
like Sidney and Libby, who willingly share their stories, that ensure 
future generations will remember. It is with great pleasure that I 
stand today and join their children, grandchildren, friends and 
colleagues in congratulating them as they are honored with Honorary 
Degrees from Albertus Magnus College. The Glucksmans are an inspiration 
to us all and this honor is a reflection of all that they have brought 
to our community.

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