[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MR. JACOB HOFFMAN

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 2003

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a respected 
member of the Philadelphia community. Mr. Jacob Hoffman is turning 100 
years young.
  Mr. Hoffman, a resident of Brith Shalom House, will celebrate his 
100th birthday this July 2, 2003. A retired real estate broker and 
developer, Mr. Hoffman is well regarded in the real estate community. 
He served on the Philadelphia Board of Realtors and was a founder of 
the south Philadelphia Realty Board in 1929.
  Mr. Hoffman has remained very active in Jewish circles. He received a 
citation for being a member of B'nai B'rith for over 50 years. He is 
the oldest board member of Har Zion Temple and is also a member of the 
Lions Club.
  Along with his two daughters, three grandchildren, and two great 
grandchildren, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating Mr. Jacob Hoffman during his 100th birthday 
celebration.

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