[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 62 (Thursday, May 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E781]
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                         HONORING ADELE GILMORE

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor a woman who will be 
missed by all who knew her. It brings me great sadness to report that 
Adele Gilmore of Sunrise, Florida, passed away on April 27th, at the 
age of 86. Ms. Gilmore championed her community through her deep 
conviction to philanthropic endeavors and public service. Her 
tremendous strength of character will be remembered by her friends, 
family, and colleagues.
  Hardworking and driven, Ms. Gilmore was a former vice president of 
Nathan's Famous restaurant. She was hired to work at Nathan's by Murray 
Handwerker, the son of Nathan's founder Nathan Handwerker.
  Ms. Gilmore founded the Nob Hill Chapter of the City of Hope, a 
research organization aimed at finding cures for cancer, AIDS, and 
other life-threatening diseases. Ms. Gilmore got involved in the City 
of Hope after losing her son, Mark, to AIDS. The Nob Hill Chapter of 
City of Hope has raised over $2 million since 1987, and Ms. Gilmore's 
efforts at the group's annual Christmas gift wrapping drive at the 
Sawgrass Mills Mall helped generate that success.
  Ms. Gilmore was also an active member of the Broward Democratic 
Executive Committee, as well as an officer and director of the Sunrise 
Regular Democratic Club. In addition, she found time to become involved 
in the political campaigns of former President Bill Clinton and former 
Vice President Al Gore.
  Mr. Speaker, Adele Gilmore was both well-loved and widely respected 
by all those blessed to have known her. She is survived by her sister 
Evelyn, her sons David and Peter, her grandchildren Joshua, Benjamin, 
Maghan, and Fir, and one great-grandchild. Today we celebrate Adele's 
life, which serves as a wonderful example to all who follow in her 
footsteps.

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