[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1673]
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 COMMENDING CHARLES A. COHEN, AN OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF INDIANAPOLIS, 
            INDIANA AND RECIPIENT OF THE NEW JERUSALEM AWARD

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                           HON. JULIA CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2004

  Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound pleasure and 
privilege that I rise to commend to the nation, Charles A. (Chuck) 
Cohen, an outstanding American and citizen of Indianapolis, Indiana.
  Mr. Cohen will be honored October 17, with the New Jerusalem Award at 
the Indiana-Israel Dinner of State. Chuck is an active community 
leader, a prominent attorney and a longtime supporter of Israel Bonds.
  State of Israel Bonds/Development Corporation for Israel is an 
international organization offering securities issued by the government 
of Israel. Since the first bond was sold in 1951, Israel Bonds has 
secured close to $26 billion in investment capital for the development 
of every aspect of Israel's economy, including agriculture, commerce 
and industry.
  Charles Cohen was born in Greenville, KY, and graduated from 
Greenville High School as the salutatorian. He received a B.S. degree 
in Accounting in 1963 and a J.D. degree in 1966 at Indiana University-
Bloomington. At school, Chuck was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 
U.S. Army and made the Law Review.
  After completing his education, the honoree served with the U.S. Army 
in the Medical Service Corps. His display of leadership earned him the 
Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone and the rank of 
Captain.
  In 1971, Chuck moved to Indianapolis and co-founded the firm of 
Garelick & Cohen, (now Cohen, Garelick & Glazier). He is currently the 
managing partner.
  Mr. Cohen is an active member of the Jewish Community Center of 
Indianapolis, serving as a life board member and past president. He is 
also active with the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and has 
served in numerous positions including president and campaign chairman, 
as well as chairman of the Benefits Committee, the Israel Emergency 
Campaign, and currently serves as chairman of the Long Term Endowment 
Campaign and the Overseas Committee.
  In addition, he is a member of the board of directors of America's 
Voices in Israel and an intermediate cities representative on the 
United Jewish Communities board of trustees.
  Mr. Cohen is the recipient of the L.L. Goodman Young Leadership 
Award, the Liebert Mossler Award, the Martin L. Larner Leadership 
Award, the Endowment Achievement Award, and the Hasten Hebrew Academy 
HAI-Life Award.
  Chuck and his wife, Karen, are the parents of three children: Brad, 
Amy Kaissar, and Danielle Bautista.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues in the People's House 
join in commending Charles Cohen for his life of service, civic 
stewardship and commitment to Indianapolis and Israel Bonds.
  He has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities that deserve high 
praise.

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