[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 158 (Thursday, October 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2181]
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   IN HONOR OF THE LIPPMAN FAMILY'S PUBLIC SERVICE TO NORTH JERSEY'S 
                            SENIOR CITIZENS

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 18, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join the 
Jewish community of North Jersey in honoring an extraordinary family 
that has made giving back a multi-generational legacy.
  This Sunday, October 21st, the Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey 
will honor the Lippman Family of New Jersey for their intergenerational 
support for programs and services aiding thousands of Jewish seniors. 
Bill and Doris Lippman instilled strong values of community, 
compassion, and service in their children, who in turn have passed 
those very values onto their children. As a result, three generations 
of Lippman lineage have spent countless hours supporting their 
synagogues, local charitable organizations, and senior care programs. 
Though the family mourns the passing of their tremendous matriarch 
Doris, they carry on her legacy with respect and love for her memory.
  In Hebrew, the word commonly referred to as the equivalent of the 
English charity is tzedakah. But, as scholars often point out, tzedakah 
goes far beyond the simple concept of benevolence and generosity; it 
implies an act of justice and righteousness. The Lippman Family has 
taken this concept even further, making the love of giving back to 
one's community a gift that is passed down from generation to 
generation.
  As the Jewish Home Foundation celebrates the opening of its newest 
assisted living facility in River Vale, New Jersey and continues its 
notable tradition of caring at the facility in Rockleigh, I join them 
in saluting the tremendous public service of the Lippman Family whose 
generosity and support has made the Foundation's work possible.

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