[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 126 (Thursday, November 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




WELCOMING THE UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LOS ANGELES

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 9, 2006

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to welcome the 2006 United 
Jewish Communities General Assembly to Los Angeles. It is an honor to 
host this national gathering and showcase our very own LA Jewish 
Federation, which has deep roots and a long and accomplished history of 
community service.
  The UJC's tireless advocacy on behalf of seniors, children, and 
countless others in need is critically important and deeply valued. The 
reach of their care and concern extends across the United States, 
Israel and to Jewish communities around the world. I am particularly 
proud of the UJC's efforts to expand the Naturally Occurring Retirement 
Communities (NORC) program, which brings dignity and much-needed help 
to the elderly. I would also like to commend their immediate 
mobilization to rebuild neighborhoods and kibbutzim in Northern Israel 
recovering from Hezbollah rocket attacks.
  Collectively, UJC shines as a beacon of the Jewish value of tzedakah. 
Individually, each one of the dedicated UJC staff, volunteers and 
contributors deserves recognition for making a real difference in 
people's lives, one person at a time. I look forward to working with 
UJC in the future to achieve the goals we share.

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