[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1146]
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                      IN MEMORY OF LINDA LISS FINE

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2005

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Linda 
Liss Fine. Linda was a compassionate and courageous individual whose 
dedication and service greatly enhanced the lives of many in Chicago's 
elderly Jewish community.
  Linda was respected and admired by her colleagues, friends and 
family. Her creative and pioneering work as Director of Selfhelp, an 
independent organization providing the residential and health care 
needs of the Jewish elderly, has been recognized and greatly 
appreciated by many. During her time with Selfhelp, Linda immersed 
herself in community activities focusing on improving the quality of 
life of everyone with whom she came in contact. Through her devotion 
and extraordinary sense of caring, she transformed the institution into 
a vibrant community where elderly residents would enjoy cultural events 
such as classical music concerts, take part in educational events such 
as computer classes and otherwise maintain active and full lives. She 
was an outstanding member of Chicago's Jewish community and she 
immeasurably improved many people's lives under her care. Her residents 
viewed Linda not as merely an administrator, but as a cherished member 
of the family.
  Born in Chicago in 1942, Linda Liss Fine attended Chicago's public 
schools before embarking on career in the health care profession. As a 
registered nurse, she worked in a variety of hospital and home health 
care positions. After work, and while raising three children, she 
worked tirelessly and attended classes at night, completing her 
university degree in health care administration.
  Linda is survived by her husband, Bernard, son David, daughters Dawn 
and Dana, sister Hedda, several grandchildren and many relatives across 
the country.
  Linda Liss Fine will be missed by all those whose lives she touched 
and will be remembered affectionately by her many friends and 
colleagues. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring an outstanding 
individual, a loving wife and mother, selfless caretaker and innovative 
director--Linda Liss Fine, a woman who brought joy and love into the 
lives of so many.

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