[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 102 (Monday, July 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MARCIA LIEBERMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Marcia Lieberman. A pillar of the community in Stamford, CT, Marcia was 
best known as Senator Joseph Lieberman's mother. She became an iconic 
figure in the press while campaigning for her son in 2000 and 2004. A 
devout Jew, she was extremely active in the Jewish community and spoke 
fluent Yiddish. She often made care packages for reporters which 
included lip balm, an apple, bagel chips and postcards to send to their 
mothers. She was also known for pointing out reporters from her 
hometown newspaper, The Stamford Advocate, at press conferences.
  Marcia married a bakery truck driver named Henry Lieberman in 1940 
and the couple opened a small liquor store shortly afterward. During 
this time they had three children together: Joseph, Rietta and Ellen. 
She was also active in helping out the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, 
Riverton Library, Jewish Family Services, and Hadassah.
  Marcia touched the lives of everyone she came into contact with. This 
was most evident at her funeral, which was attended by more than 700 
family members and friends. She was remembered most for her kindness, 
words of wisdom, and her sense of humor. In his eulogy, Senator 
Lieberman recounted that after her pulse shot to 190, she asked her 
cardiologist what caused such palpitations. He told her, ``Sometimes 
it's love,'' and she responded, ``But I just met you.''
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Marcia Lieberman, who came to be known as ``America's Jewish 
grandmother'' through her charm and wit on the campaign trail and in 
her everyday life. The infinite measure of her heart, combined with her 
courage, vision and integrity, defined her life. I extend my deepest 
condolences to her friends and family members, especially my friend, 
Senator Joe Lieberman.

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