[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 106 (Tuesday, July 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1118]
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                       HONORING LILLIAN BERKOWITZ

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2013

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Lillian Berkowitz, 
who is celebrating her 104th birthday on July 23rd, 2013. I would like 
to take this opportunity to extend to her an extraordinary happy 
birthday and congratulations on this very special milestone.
  Lillian is a passionate dancer who began her career as a beautiful 
stage actress and performer on Vaudeville and Broadway. She debuted at 
the age of 10 as an acrobatic dancer and later attended a special 
school for actors that allowed her to further develop her skills. After 
graduating high school, Lillian went straight to the Broadway stage 
where she starred in many famous productions featuring big names such 
as Milton Berle, Jack Benny and Bob Hope, to name a few. She met her 
late husband Maurice Berkowitz through one of her shows in the 
Catskills and was married some years later. She and Maurice shared many 
happy years together, and were blessed with two sons, four 
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
  A staunch advocate of exercise throughout her life, Lillian possesses 
the aerobic finesse of someone half her age. A strict exercise routine 
consisting of 45 minutes of walking, several resistance exercises and a 
healthy diet of fruits and vegetables are the secret to her longevity. 
In the meantime, Lillian remains passionately involved with her first 
love, dancing.
  I join with Lillian's family and friends in wishing her continued 
love, happiness, and well-being for many years to come. Again, 
congratulations!

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