[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 81 (Monday, June 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1091]
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 HONORING THE SANTA BARBARA JEWISH FEDERATION IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS 
                            30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2004

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Santa 
Barbara Jewish Federation as they celebrate their 30th anniversary of 
service to our community. The Santa Barbara Jewish Federation 
contributes to the entire Santa Barbara community through their 
educational programs, art exhibits, festivals, and other programs.
  The mission of the Santa Barbara Jewish Federation is to create and 
advance a cohesive Santa Barbara Jewish community by promoting 
identification and connectedness to the Jewish community, generating 
mutual respect amongst Jews of different practice, promoting 
cooperative relationships among the Jewish organizations and promoting 
positive relationships between the Jewish community and the community 
at large. The Santa Barbara Jewish Federation promotes charity and 
justice in all that they do.
  The Santa Barbara Jewish Federation contributes to the community by 
helping to care for those in need, helping elders live in dignity and 
they work to build respect and trust among religious and ethnic groups. 
In their mission statement, the Jewish Federation stresses the Hebrew 
Phrase Tikkun Olam, meaning ``healing the world.'' The work that is 
done here in Santa Barbara helps not only our local community, but sets 
a positive example for all. Their work truly goes a long way in helping 
to heal the world.
  I have been honored and privileged to attend the Federation's ``Super 
Sunday'' telethon to raise funds for all of the critical programs they 
provide to our community throughout the year. I am pleased to help 
commemorate the Santa Barbara Jewish Federation for all the wonderful, 
positive ways they contribute to the community as they celebrate their 
30th anniversary.

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