[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 49 (Monday, March 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       COMMENDING MARTIN AND BETH ARON OF SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Martin and Beth Aron of Springfield, New Jersey. For nearly two 
decades, Martin and Beth Aron have worked tirelessly to make a 
difference in their community by helping others.
  In fact, there are dozens of New Jersey civic, social welfare, 
educational, artistic and religious organizations that have benefited 
from the Arons' hard work, dedication and selfless sacrifices to help 
those in need.
  On March 31, 2009 Congregation Israel in Springfield, New Jersey will 
honor Martin and Beth at the synagogue's 34th Annual Tribute Dinner for 
their remarkable and enduring contribution to Congregation Israel and 
to communities throughout New Jersey.
  Over the years, the Arons have been involved in the Zamir Chorale and 
Zamire Chorale Foundation, both of which promote Jewish choral music as 
a vehicle to inspire Jewish life, culture and continuity. The Zamir 
Chorale performed at the White House this past year. The Arons have 
also been involved in the formation and development of Joseph Kushner 
Hebrew Academy of Livingston, New Jersey, improving the education 
opportunities of children with unique learning challenges, as well as 
in the charitable, community outreach and children's programming 
activities at Congregation Israel.
  It gives me great pleasure to share the remarkable efforts of Martin 
and Beth Aron with my colleagues in the United States Congress and with 
the American people. I am also honored to join Congregation Israel in 
recognizing their outstanding service to their community.

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