[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       IN RECOGNITION OF THE WILF FAMILY AND THE PANTIRER FAMILY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two notable New 
Jersey families, the Wilfs and the Pantirers, as they are honored by 
the Anti-Defamation League at their Centennial Celebration. Both of 
these families have survived significant hardships and have made 
impressive contributions to their communities. They continue to embody 
the mission of the Anti-Defamation League and are truly deserving of 
this body's recognition.
  Enduring much loss and suffering in Poland before and during the 
Holocaust, the Wilfs experienced firsthand the effects of anti-Semitism 
and they have dedicated their lives to fighting religious intolerance. 
Since immigrating to the United States in 1954, the Wilf family has 
been a prominent business and philanthropic leader in New Jersey. Each 
successive generation has continued the commitment to improving the 
lives of Jewish people begun by Harry, Joseph and Oscar. For nearly 50 
years, the Wilf Family Foundation has provided more than $100 million 
to support various institutions. The family also continues to be a 
major contributor of the Holocaust History Museum and Yeshiva 
University in New York.
  After losing his parents and siblings to the war, Murray Pantirer 
attributed his survival to Schindler's List, never learning how or why 
his name was included. In 1949, he emigrated to the United States with 
his wife Lushka ``Lucy'' Lorber Pantirer, who also endured suffering 
and loss along with her family in labor camps during the Holocaust. The 
Pantirers found business success in America with their real-estate 
development firm, which is still family owned three generations later. 
Throughout their successes, the Pantirers have remained committed to 
serving their community. Murray in particular was especially active in 
preserving the memory of Holocaust victims and inspiring younger 
generations to continue Jewish traditions and legacy.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in honoring the Wilf family 
and the Pantirer family for their immeasurable contributions to the 
community and congratulating them on their recognition by the Anti-
Defamation League. For 100 years, the Anti-Defamation League has been a 
leader in the fight against discrimination and continues to work toward 
a fair and just world for all.

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