[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 181 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN 
                                COUNTIES

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Jewish 
Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties located in 
Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, on the occasion of 
its 50th anniversary.
  For half a century, the Federation has helped raise funds to 
coordinate services and help support agencies that touch the lives of 
Jews in Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Through numerous 
programs, they have not only assisted in funding but have also provided 
a place for Jews to come together both in their faith and in the spirit 
of community service. The Federation is the umbrella organization of 
the area's Jewish community, bringing together agencies, organizations, 
and communities to support and fulfill the needs of the Jewish people.
  The Federation targets those in their twenties through forties with 
their Young Leadership Division (YLD) that aims to strengthen the 
Jewish community by focusing on three principles: ``Live Jewishly. Live 
Socially. Live Generously.'' YLD encourages involvement in the Jewish 
community and provides members with opportunities to not only socialize 
within their faith but to join together to help others.
  The Women's Philanthropy Division is a program that educates and 
engages women to be active in their religious community. These women 
work to support those in need locally, in Israel, and around the world 
through numerous events and fundraisers.
  In an effort to aid local businesses, the Federation holds several 
events throughout the year for the business community to build 
valuable, lasting relationships. With the understanding that the 
success of a business is dependent on its visibility and connections 
within a community, the Federation gives them the boost they need to 
establish their credibility.
  In addition to the programs the Federation offers, it also hosts 
mission trips overseas to Israel and other countries in an effort to 
show the history, status and future of Jewish People.
  The Federation is a resource of information for anything from 
educational organizations to social services. No matter the needs or 
the issues, the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren 
Counties, continues to work to address them.
  Mr. Speaker, I task you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren 
Counties on 50 years of dedicated service.

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