[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 17 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
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 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ELLEN BERNSTEIN, NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF 
 THE LADIES AUXILIARY AND JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
                                AMERICA

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2012

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Elaine Bernstein, 
National President of the Ladies Auxiliary Department of the Jewish War 
Veterans of the United States of America (JWV), on the occasion of her 
official visit to the dedicated members of the Department of Florida 
Ladies Auxiliary. The gathering of these dedicated advocates for our 
nation's veterans is truly a cause for celebration.
  Jewish Americans have a long, rich history of service in our armed 
forces. Over half a million Jewish Americans fought for the United 
States in World War II, and 11,000 of them perished while fighting for 
this country. Jewish Americans have served in Korea, Vietnam, Operation 
Desert Storm, and countless other missions around the globe. They are 
among the brave young men and women who served in the aftermath of the 
September 11th attacks, and who are serving in Afghanistan as we speak. 
For the past 83 years, JWV's mission has been to support for these 
heroes, strengthen the American values of liberty and equality, and to 
combat bigotry and anti-Semitism.
  Elaine Bernstein has played a vital role in advancing JWV's mission 
across the country. She began her career of volunteerism at the tender 
age of four, when she became a mascot for her local Auxiliary junior 
division. After a lifetime of dedicated service, Elaine was elected 
President of JWV in August of 2011. I am humbled to welcome this 
accomplished leader to Florida's 19th district, which I am proud to say 
is home to one of our nation's largest chapters of the Jewish War 
Veterans of America.
  It is a privilege to represent members of the Department of Florida 
Ladies Auxiliary, who share the belief that in America, no veteran 
should become a forgotten hero. Because of their work with the Jewish 
War Veterans of the United States of America, our people will continue 
to honor the contributions of the Jewish American men and women who for 
centuries have not only shaped our national culture, but defended our 
people in times of great challenge.

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