[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 129 (Monday, September 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2254]
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                         IN HONOR OF RUTH HYMAN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2009

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ruth Hyman on 
the occasion of her 90th birthday celebration. On September 13, we 
celebrate Ruth Hyman's birthday as well as her many years of service to 
her local community. Ms. Hyman is certainly deserving of the 
recognition that she has received over the years for her passionate 
work.
  Ms. Hyman has been a longtime leader in the Jewish community. Her 
leadership as the president of the Long Branch Hadassah brought fresh 
ideas and a successful path towards empowering and motivating women in 
the Jewish community. Also, as a benefactor and board member of the 
Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County, Ms. Hyman has 
provided a place where people of all ages have access to programs that 
improve their health and enrich their lives.
  Ms. Hyman has been recognized for her superior support of Jewish 
causes both in my district and in Israel. Perhaps the greatest 
reflection of her commitment is the dedication of the Ruth Hyman Jewish 
Community Center by the Community Center of Greater Monmouth County. It 
is appropriate that the center be named after Ms. Hyman considering her 
years of hard work, generosity and devotion to her fellow members of 
the community.
  As Ms. Hyman celebrates her 90th birthday I am sure she will reflect 
on her many unique experiences. The world has changed in many ways over 
these past ninety years. However, our country would not be the great 
power it is today without the dedication and hard work that citizens 
like Ms. Hyman put forth over the last 90 years.
  Surely these many years have departed on her wisdom and knowledge 
that few can share. I appreciate the contributions that my constituents 
make to their communities and Ms. Hyman's have certainly been numerous 
and valuable.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
honoring Ruth Hyman on the occasion of her birthday. Her leadership and 
dedication will long serve as a shining example of what can be 
accomplished by the determined human spirit.

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