[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 57 (Thursday, April 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E713]
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                    HONORING BILL AND MAGGIE KAPLEN

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 2004

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to pay tribute to Wilson and 
Margaret Kaplen, known as Bill and Maggie to their family and friends, 
for their dedication to community service and philanthropy. The Kaplens 
are life-long New Jersey residents, currently living in Tenafly. I have 
had the privilege of knowing the Kaplen family for many years.
  In acknowledgment of Bill and Maggie's many contributions and 
devotion to the community, the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 
will recognize Bill and Maggie Kaplen at the Medical Center's annual 
black tie gala on May 8, 2004 at the American Museum of Natural History 
in New York City. The Kaplens will be the first recipients of the 
Touchstone Award from the Medical Center, an award that has now been 
established in their honor.
  In 1963, Bill established the Kaplen Foundation, and with the 
assistance of Maggie and their children, the Kaplens have given their 
time, hard work, and resources to endeavors including healthcare 
initiatives, civic projects, education and youth programs, social 
services, the arts, and Jewish organizations. The Kaplens have been 
given numerous awards for their charitable endeavors, including the 
Torch of Liberty Award from the Anti-Defamation League and the Chaver 
Award from the Jewish Community Center of the Palisades (JCC) in 
Tenafly. Bergen County residents have honored the Kaplen family name at 
the Kaplen Family Field of Dreams in Teaneck and the Michael F. Kaplen 
Red Cross Service Center, named in loving memory of their son, Michael.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Bill and Maggie Kaplen for their commitment to 
making our community a better place for all people. The Kaplens 
represent the best of the human spirit and serve as a true source of 
inspiration to us all. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
honoring Wilson and Margaret Kaplen for their contributions to our 
community, and in wishing them continued success and happiness in their 
future endeavors.