[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E451]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF THE JEWISH FUND

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Jewish 
Fund, a charitable organization in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
  Sinai Hospital began as a clinic opened by Dr. Harry Saltzstein in 
1922. In January, 1953, Sinai Hospital opened their doors to give 
Jewish health care professionals a place to practice and as a central 
institution for the Jewish community. It was the realization of a dream 
for Detroit's Jewish community. From there the hospital grew into one 
of Detroit's top health care institutions.
  In 1997, when the Detroit Medical Center purchased Sinai Hospital, it 
was not the end of that dream, but rather a transformation into another 
institution of excellence. Established with the proceeds from the sale, 
the Jewish Fund is an organization designed to perpetuate the Sinai 
dream through stewardship and innovation. The Fund continues the 
tradition of assuring excellent and compassionate care for those in 
need.
  The Fund, recognizing the diverse population in Detroit, serves as a 
resource for the entire community, whether supporting the public health 
needs or fostering stronger relations with the city. Their role today 
is vital to many health care initiatives. They have provided over $35 
million in grants for health care over the last 10 years, including 
$600,000 in grants for the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network this 
year alone.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize the achievements and service 
of the Jewish Fund. Their contributions to Detroit and the metropolitan 
area are too great to enumerate, and I wish them many years of 
continued success.

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