[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF HADASSAH'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of 
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America as they celebrate 
their 90th anniversary. Hadassah is a non-profit volunteer women's 
organization dedicated to health care, education, and advocacy. 
Originally created to bring modern health care to the sick and 
suffering inhabitants of Palestine, Hadassah has grown into a thriving 
international organization actively engaged in issues that affect the 
health and livelihood of Jewish people throughout the United States and 
Israel.
  Founded in 1912, Hadassah retains the passion and timeless values of 
its founder, Henrietta Szold, Jewish scholar and activist, who was 
dedicated to Judaism, Zionism, and the American ideal.
  In Israel, the Hadassah Medical Organization, HMO, runs two 
hospitals, five schools, outpatient clinics, research facilities, and a 
community health center. With support from over 300,000 Hadassah 
members worldwide, HMO offers expert treatment and tender care to more 
than half a million people in Israel each year.
  In the United States, Hadassah enhances the quality of American and 
Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs. It 
promotes health awareness and provides personal enrichment and growth 
for its members.
  In a year long celebration, Hadassah will commemorate its 90 years of 
service. To mark this occasion, I would like to applaud Hadassah and 
its members for their efforts to improve the lives of all the people 
they serve.

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