[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1531]
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       IN RECOGNITION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Friends 
of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF).
   Established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors, FIDF is 
committed to providing for the wellbeing of those who serve in the 
Israel Defense Forces. It initiates and helps support educational, 
social, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the young 
men and women soldiers of Israel, as well as the families of fallen 
soldiers. FIDF's headquarters is located in New York City, but also has 
14 regional offices in the United States and one office in Panama.
   The Ohio Chapter of FIDF was established in 1995 and is led by co-
chairs, Richard Sodof and Elie Weiss. On September 11, 2012, the Ohio 
Chapter of FIDF honored Mr. Robert Goldberg at its Gala Dinner.
   Mr. Goldberg is currently the Chairman of the Cleveland American 
Israel Public Affairs Committee. He is an active member of his Israeli 
and Cleveland communities. Due to his dedication to the Jewish 
community, Mr. Goldberg has been the recipient of several awards 
including the Tree of Life Award, Jewish Community Federation 
Leadership Award, Eisenmann Award and Young Leadership Award.
   Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing Mr. Robert 
Goldberg and the Ohio Chapter of the Friends of the Israel Defense 
Forces.

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