[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUTH HYMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 
                       OF GREATER MONMOUTH COUNTY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
achievements of the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center of Greater 
Monmouth County, located in my Congressional district in Deal, New 
Jersey. I would like to congratulate the center and its supporters on 
65 years of exemplary service to the Jewish community of Monmouth 
County.
  Since its founding in 1939 in Long Branch, my hometown, the Jewish 
Community Center of Greater Monmouth County has served as a crucial hub 
for the surrounding Jewish community. In 1960, the Center purchased a 
plot of land in Deal and over the next 11 years, the Center and its 
leadership worked to raise funds and construct a new facility.
  The Ruth Hyman Center is commemorating its 65th anniversary at a 
celebration this weekend. The Center is taking this opportunity to 
recognize the great contributions of their leaders, past and present, 
for their dedication to strengthening the community and expanding the 
Center. I would like to specifically acknowledge the contributions of 
Dr. Larry Karasic, Judge Ira Kreizman, Leon Katz, Patti Blume, Dr. Fred 
Ezon, Donald Epstein, and past Chairman of the Board Emanuel Mullen 
that are being honored at this weekend's event.
  This weekend, the Center will also dedicate the Stanley Benn Swimming 
Pool and the Lillian and Ken Cayre Youth Center. I commend the Center 
and all the capital campaign donors on these important additions.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the vast achievements and 
continued service of the Center. Once again, I congratulate the Ruth 
Hyman Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County on its 65th 
anniversary and I wish them the best of luck in all your future 
endeavors.

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