[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
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            IN RECOGNITION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

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                        HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2018

  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the hard-
working men and women of the David A. Stein Jewish Community Alliance 
on the celebration of their 30th Anniversary of enriching the lives of 
those with a variety of needs. JCA is a pillar in our Jacksonville 
community. The Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) is a non-profit 
community center affiliated with the Jacksonville Jewish Federation, 
the United Way of Northeast Florida and the Jewish Community Centers of 
North America. Its focus is to enhance the quality of life for families 
and individuals of all ages, religions, races, financial means, and 
physical and mental abilities.
  To this end, JCA has impacted tens of thousands of citizens in our 
community. Situated on the Ed Parker Jewish Community Campus, JCA 
welcomes preschool-age children to get a good start in life and 
embraces teens and adults to join classes on health, heritage and other 
diverse subjects. At the JCA, there is a spirit of intergenerational 
sharing of values and ideas. The after-school and school-closed day 
programs give peace of mind to working parents, both married and 
single. Seniors and adults with special needs are offered opportunities 
to reach their potential with dignity and tradition.
  The JCA facility offers swimming, theatre and camp programs, fitness 
and exercise classes, sports teams, and art and academic classes to all 
members and welcomes all for membership. JCA offers an array of 
creative and innovative classes, programs and events sure to inspire 
and benefit participants.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and Members of the House to join me in 
acknowledging the 30th Anniversary of the JCA and its commitment to the 
community.

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