[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 12, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING DR. YOEL AND MRS. EVA HALLER

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2015

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the life and 
accomplishments of Yoel and Eva Haller on the occasion of their 
combined ``170th Birthday.'' Dr. and Mrs. Haller are truly remarkable 
constituents of California's 24th congressional district, and have 
touched the lives of countless others through their lifelong efforts in 
activism, medicine and philanthropy.
   Eva was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1930. During World War II, she 
helped create anti-Hitler leaflets before going into hiding during the 
German occupation of Budapest. Later, after moving to the United 
States, Eva and her late husband Murray Roman co-founded the Campaign 
Communications Institute of America. More recently, Eva has 
passionately devoted her time, skills and resources to a number of 
causes. She has served on the boards of dozens of non-profit 
foundations and institutes, including Free the Children USA, the 
Women's Leadership Board at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard 
University, and the Jane Goodall Institute. She has also been honored 
with various recognitions and awards from Glasgow Caledonian 
University, the Forbes Women's Summit and the United Nations Population 
Fund, among many others.
   Yoel has dedicated his career to caring for others as a practicing 
Obstetrician/Gynecologist and later as a professor of OB-GYN medicine 
at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School. Dr. 
Haller also served as the Medical Director of Planned Parenthood San 
Francisco-Alameda Counties. In retirement, Yoel has joined his wife in 
advocating for numerous organizations and causes.
   Dr. and Mrs. Haller were married in 1987 and have spent their lives 
together advocating for those less fortunate and the betterment of our 
community. The Hallers' generous philanthropy has benefitted not only 
the Santa Barbara community, but organizations and individuals around 
the world. We are grateful for their tireless dedication to improving 
the lives of others and making the world a better place. Today, as this 
exceptional couple celebrates their 85th birthdays, I wish them health 
and happiness in the years to come.

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