[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 16, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H4510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING ISAAC BEHAR ON HIS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM MIAMI
JEWISH HEALTH NETWORKS
(Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize an
outstanding constituent from my district in south Florida, Isaac Behar,
a longtime humanitarian, philanthropist, and businessman. Ike will be
presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Miami Jewish
Health Networks.
Ike's American journey embodies the American Dream. At the age of 20,
Isaac left Havana for the United States with only $50 and the dream of
building a new life and helping others. He proudly served our country,
the United States, in the Army in the Korean War.
Upon completion of his service, he started his own clothing business,
the Ike Behar Company, with over 400 employees. After seeing the great
care that his mother-in-law received from the Miami Health Networks,
Isaac decided to make sure that others would be able to take advantage
of their great services. Due to his generosity and commitment, the
Miami Health Networks have been able to continue to serve all south
Floridians.
Ike, I would like to commend you for your service, for your support
for our community and our Nation. Thank you for your dedication and
commitment to improving the lives of all south Floridians. Thank you.
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