[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          COMMENDING MILDRED LEWIS OF UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of National Women's History 
Month and to congratulate Mildred Lewis of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 
who will be honored on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the 17th Annual Women 
of Excellence Dinner held in Union County, New Jersey.
  This special annual event is hosted by the Union County Commission on 
the Status of Women in the Seventh Congressional District and 
highlights the amazing work of individuals who are making our 
communities better places to live. The Commission on the Status of 
Women recognizes the contributions of women in the fields of education, 
health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, 
technology, public service and women's advocacy and lifetime 
achievement.
  This year's Civic Leadership Award will be given to Mildred Lewis 
because of her extensive commitment to making our community a better 
place. For 15 years, Mildred has served as the president of the 
Cranford Chapter of the League of Women Voters, coordinating 
candidates' forums at both the municipal and county levels. Mildred has 
conducted voter registration drives and prepared and distributed 
educational materials about voters' rights and ballot initiatives 
regarding education, women's issues, and natural resources.
  Mildred is also a member of the Roselle-Cranford Hadassah where she 
is active in many aspects, including the Bulletin, American Affairs, 
and fund-raising dinners. Ms. Lewis also worked as a full time 
volunteer at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey where 
she manages volunteers. Mildred also volunteered at Temple Beth El 
Mekor Chayim as the kitchen coordinator, where she plans and creates 
meals for more than 100 people.
  Mildred has also been active in the Cranford Historical Society and 
is a member of several other Jewish organizations, including National 
Council of Jewish Women and the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El Mekor 
Chayim.
  Mrs. Lewis and her husband George have been married for more than 60 
years. They have three children and four grandchildren.
  Mildred Lewis of Cranford, New Jersey has made significant 
contributions to so many in her community. I am pleased to congratulate 
Mildred Lewis for her outstanding efforts and share her good work with 
my colleagues in the United States Congress and the American people.

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