[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING FREDA ROSENSHEIN AND THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS LADIES AUXILIARY

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Ladies 
Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans and their National President, 
Freda Rosenshein. Ms. Rosenshein paid her official visit to the JWVA 
Florida Department on Sunday, January 24th in Deerfield Beach.
  For 85 years, the JWVA has ensured that the rich history of Jewish 
Americans' service in our Armed Forces is not overlooked. In fact, over 
half a million Jewish Americans have served in major conflicts since 
World War II. This organization is unique in its efforts to combat 
bigotry and anti-Semitism while remaining inclusive of all veterans, 
regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.
  Freda Rosenshein's tenure as Ladies Auxiliary President follows her 
distinguished history of service to the JWVA. She knows first-hand the 
sacrifice of our veterans and their families, as her father served in 
World War II, her grandfather served in World War I, and her husband 
served in Vietnam. Her maternal grandparents were charter members of 
the JWVA. Ms. Rosenshein served three times as the New Jersey 
Department President and played an integral role in establishing the 
David Blick Post No. 63 and Auxiliary in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
  During her visit to Florida. she continued her service to veterans by 
visiting the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Lauderdale and the VA 
Hospital in West Palm Beach, where she granted a wish to a veteran in 
hospice care as part of the JWVA Grant-A-Wish Program.
  I am proud to honor Freda Rosenshein, the Ladies Auxiliary of the 
Jewish War Veterans of America, and all the men and women who have 
defended our Nation through service in our Armed Forces. The debt we 
owe our veterans and those who selflessly serve them is immeasurable, 
and we must always strive to be a nation worthy of their heroic 
sacrifice.

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