[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 19, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SOPHIE R. HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL 
                         OF GREATER WASHINGTON

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sophie 
R. Hoffman for over two decades of dedicated service to the Jewish 
Community Council of Greater Washington, including 2 years as their 
president.
  Sophie R. Hoffman has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Jewish 
community, advocating Jewish interests, strengthening public support 
for Israel, building ties with other faith, minority, and ethnic groups 
and establishing a framework for social action.
  While serving the Jewish community, Ms. Hoffman has enhanced the 
quality of life for those around her. She played a key role in securing 
over $2 million in grants for Jewish social service agencies, which 
provide for vulnerable citizens throughout Greater Washington.
  For years, Ms. Hoffman has committed herself to strengthening public 
support for Israel. Her duties included presenting Cardinal McCarrick 
with a menorah to honor the heroes and martyrs of the Holocaust. This 
was then permanently placed on the campus of the Catholic University of 
America.
  Furthermore, the Council has established and developed public school 
literacy programs under Ms. Hoffman's guidance. She has also been 
incredibly involved in preserving the principles of religious freedom 
in public schools and working to nurture a positive environment for the 
children. Her remarkable organization efforts have helped to create a 
framework for social action.
  Throughout her accomplished career as a dedicated public servant, Ms. 
Hoffman has continuously demonstrated her vitality and commitment 
towards the Greater Washington community. Due to her contributions of 
time and talent, the diverse society is able to maintain its beauty 
while evolving to keep pace with the rapidly changing region.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to extend my best wishes to Ms. 
Hoffman on her retirement from the Jewish Community Council of Greater 
Washington. Her significant contributions are much appreciated and 
greatly admired. I congratulate her on a job well done. I call upon my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Ms. Hoffman and in wishing her the 
best of luck in all future endeavors.

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