[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING JAN ISRAEL CHARMAN ON HIS 95TH BIRTHDAY

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                      HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2019

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jan 
Israel Charman, a constituent of Illinois's Tenth District, who 
celebrated his 95th birthday on March 10th.
   Mr. Charman was born in Wodzislaw, Poland. In 1947, he wedded his 
wife Estelle, the beginning of a loving marriage that would span more 
than half a century. Shortly after their marriage, the family 
immigrated to New York with their new daughter in 1949. He continued to 
move around the country, learning English and repairing clothes to make 
a living.
   Mr. Charman eventually settled in the Chicago suburbs. He found a 
deep interest in business and worked many years at Manny Berger Shoes 
where he became a General Manager and Buyer. Eventually, the Charmans 
and their three children, moved to Buffalo Grove. In Buffalo Grove, Mr. 
Charman has become a leader at his synagogue, Congregation Beth Judea, 
where his zest for life, love of family and friends, and dedication to 
his Jewish faith is an inspiration for all that surround him.
   Mr. Charman still enjoys pursuing his many interests including 
travelling and spending time with his eleven grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
   As he celebrates his 95th birthday, it is my great honor and 
privilege to recognize the inspiring life of Jan Israel Charman and 
celebrate his continued contributions to the Tenth District community.

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