[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 40 (Friday, March 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING LEONARD AND ADELE BLUMBERG OF BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY

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                          HON. LEONARD LANCE-

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 6, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Leonard and Adele Blumberg of Bridgewater, New Jersey. For over seven 
decades, Leonard and Adele Blumberg have worked hard day and night to 
make a difference in their community and help others.
  In fact, there are dozens of New Jersey civic, social welfare, 
educational, artistic and religious organizations that have benefited 
from their hard work, dedication and selfless sacrifices to help those 
in need.
  On Sunday, March 15, 2009 Temple Sholom in Bridgewater, New Jersey 
will honor Leonard and Adele during a special tribute ceremony for 
their remarkable and enduring lifelong contribution to communities 
throughout Central New Jersey.
  Over the years, the Bloomberg's have helped the Bridgewater Township 
Welfare Board, Somerset County United Way, People-Care Center, Somerset 
County Homemaker Service, American Red Cross, Somerset Valley Visiting 
Nurse Association, Somerset County Heart Association, Somerville Rotary 
Club, Education Foundation of Bridgewater, Jewish Federation of 
Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum 
Jewish Community Center and Temple Sholom.
  Because of their exceptional community outreach efforts, Temple 
Sholom established the Leonard and Adele Blumberg Community Outreach 
Fund. The fund will be used to augment the Temple's existing and future 
community outreach programs to aid the needy in Somerset County.
  It gives me great pleasure to share the remarkable efforts of Leonard 
and Adele Blumberg with my colleagues in the United States Congress and 
with the American people. I am also honored to join Temple Sholom at 
this special event recognizing their outstanding service to our 
community.

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