[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 125 (Wednesday, August 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE STONE GARDENS HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2007

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud the 
efforts of Mr. Albert Blitstein and the Mitzvah Corps of Stone Gardens 
in Menorah Park who decided to commemorate the Holocaust with a living 
memorial. With donations from Mr. Blitstein's children and the 
residents of Stone Gardens, a memorial consisting of six weeping cherry 
trees representing the six million men, women, and children of the 
Jewish faith who perished during the Holocaust, was planted in a 
peaceful and reflecting setting.
  A published author, Mr. Blitstein provided the quote that was placed 
on the commemorative plaque:

       This living memorial is dedicated to the six million Jews 
     who died in the Holocaust. It is to verify that we will never 
     forget them. The six living trees planted in their memory are 
     called weeping cherry trees. Although six decades have passed 
     since the Holocaust, we still weep for them.

  I join with the residents of the Stone Gardens, family, friends and 
the Stone Garden Mitzvah Corps in dedicating the Stone Gardens 
Holocaust Memorial. As a world community may we never forget the lives 
of those who died and may their memories never stray far from our minds 
as we affirm that we will never forget.
  On behalf of the United States Congress and the residents of the 
Eleventh Congressional District, Ohio, I salute the Stone Gardens 
Mitzvah Corps for their dedication and generosity in the construction 
of this great memorial. May the Stone Gardens Holocaust Memorial be a 
lasting reminder and a living tribute to those who perished in one of 
the world's greatest tragedies.

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