[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 142 (Monday, September 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING HENRIETTA, COUNTESS DE HOERNLE'S 95TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. ROBERT WEXLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 24, 2007

  Mr. WEXLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Henrietta, Countess 
de Hoernle, as she celebrates her 95th birthday. She is one of the most 
distinguished and accomplished philanthropists in south Florida, and I 
am proud to recognize her impact on our community. Her record of 
service to those in need makes her a truly distinguished American.
  During her lifetime, the Countess has worked tirelessly to support 
worthwhile causes benefiting young adults, the poor, the needy and the 
ill. She retains a personal philosophy of using her financial resources 
to help others, believing that she would like to see the ``fruits of 
her labor'' while she is able. She has been instrumental in advancing 
educational opportunities for the young, art and cultural opportunities 
for area residents, and medical opportunities for everyone. Currently, 
she serves on six boards in the Palm Beach area, including the boards 
of the Caldwell Theatre and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
  One of the first charitable efforts made by the Countess and her 
husband was to Boca Raton Community Hospital. Subsequently the Countess 
has worked in support of many health organizations, including the 
American Red Cross, Hospice, the Habilitation Center, and the Mae Volen 
Senior Center. The Countess then turned her attention to the needs of 
south Florida youth. The Countess has also been instrumental in helping 
the Haven, a facility providing a home for neglected and abused 
children, St. Joan of Arc School for its expansion and new library, the 
College of Boca Raton (now Lynn University) for its Lecture Hall, and 
Spanish River Community High School for a long-awaited theater.
  Other organizations with which the Countess has been actively 
involved include the Association of Retarded Citizens, American Heart 
Association, American Diabetes Association, Arthritis Foundation, Boca 
Ballet Theatre, Boca Raton Historical Society, Boca Raton International 
Club, Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia, Centre for the Arts at Mizner 
Park, The Children's Museum, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northwood 
University, Palm Beach Community College, The Palm Beach International 
Film Festival, Police Athletic League, United Way, the Youth Activity 
Center and ZONTA Club of Boca Raton. She has received awards from more 
than 230 charitable organizations and is universally recognized as a 
major philanthropist.
  Henrietta, Countess de Hoernle enjoys being able to give a helping 
hand to all in need--believing that's what her life is all about. She 
sets an example for everyone in our community to follow, and I am proud 
to recognize her today on her 95th birthday.




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