[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF ARNIE AND SHARON HYMAN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two wonderful people 
who have dedicated their lives to making the Bronx and New York City a 
better place. In fact, Arnie and Sharon Hyman have more than 70 years 
of combined community service. Over the years I have worked with both 
Arnie and Sharon in many community and political efforts. They are now 
retiring, but I am sure will continue to be an important part of our 
community.
  Born on the 4th of July of 1947, Sharon Lynn Blank Hyman is a true 
American public servant. She attended Hunter College during her 
undergraduate years and obtained her Masters in Library Science at 
Columbia University. She began her career as a children's librarian in 
1969 at the Westchester Square Branch Library, the place where she met 
her husband. While working at the New York City Board of Education, 
Sharon devoted much of her love and care to her three children. She 
worked for more than a dozen years as a substitute teacher and then as 
a school librarian at Middle School 206B. These many years of 
dedication and passion for her work have made Sharon Hyman a loved and 
admired citizen of the Bronx.
  Arnold Shalom Hyman, a Bronx native himself, also made significant 
contributions that won him the affection of the Bronx community. He 
received his Associates Degree in Business Retailing from the Bronx 
Community College, his Bachelor's Degree from Long Island University, 
and his Master's Degree in Library Science from Queen's College. After 
38 years of experience at the New York Public Library, Arnie became the 
regional branch librarian at the Kingsbridge Library Center. He has 
also led the longest running community book discussion group in the 
Bronx. His service also extends to his participation in the Pelham 
Reform Democratic Club and the community board meetings of Riverdale. 
Additionally, Arnie served as President of the Community Center of 
Israel and as an active member of the New York Library Association.
  This couple exemplifies the integrity of the American family. They 
have three children Amy, Elena and Stefan. I would like to join them 
and all their relatives and friends in congratulating them and wishing 
them well in their retirement.

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