[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 121 (Monday, September 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF BERNARD ZISES

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 26, 2005

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 90th 
birthday of Bernard Zises and to honor the contributions he has made 
both to his community and to the United States. Bernard turns 90 on 
October 23, 2005 and he will celebrate this momentous occasion 
surrounded by family and friends.
  Bernard first made a name for himself in the early 1930's as a 
college basketball player in New York City. He was a standout during 
his four years as the highest scoring player in the entire New York 
City college system. His contributions off the court, however, have 
been far more impressive.
  On March 30th, 2005, Bernard was honored as the ``Gezunter of the 
Year'' by the Gezunter Club at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center 
in East Hills, New York. This prestigious honor was bestowed upon 
Bernard in recognition of his years of dedicated service to the Jewish 
community in New York and abroad. He has been a huge supporter of, 
among other charitable causes, the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community 
Center, the UJA-Federation of New York, Hadassah and the State of 
Israel.
  While he has been honored for his acts of altruism and charity, 
Bernard is most proud of his wonderful family. His 66-year marriage to 
his wife, Ruth, his 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 4 great-
grandchildren are all great sources of inspiration and happiness to 
him.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Bernard Zises for his years of dedicated 
commitment to our community, to the Jewish community, to the United 
States, to the State of Israel and those around him. Bernard's 
integrity, selflessness, and stature have certainly made an enormous 
impression on the great many lives he has touched. In recognition of a 
lifetime of generosity and altruism, I ask my colleagues in the House 
of Representatives to rise and join me in honoring Bernard Zises as he 
celebrates his 90th birthday.

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