[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
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                             IRENE JACOBSON

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2022

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, last month, I had the pleasure of 
attending Irene Jacobson's 105th birthday celebration. Irene was born 
in April of 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts. After completing secretarial 
courses at Boston schools, she began her career as a secretary. Then, 
in 1937, Irene was set up on a blind date where she met her husband, 
Simon. In June of 1939, Irene and Simon got married and eventually had 
three children. During her time as a stay-at-home mom, Irene began her 
first volunteer effort where she worked on John F. Kennedy's first 
political campaign. In 1961, Irene and Simon moved their family to 
Vineland, South Jersey, where they made many friends, were actively 
involved in their synagogue, and generously contributed to the South 
Jersey community. In 2010, Irene won the Nutrition Award through my 
Joint Legislative Commendation efforts during my time in the New Jersey 
State Senate. Additionally, in 2017, she was recognized by the 
Cumberland County Freeholders for her service. Currently, Irene is a 
member of The Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Vineland and the Alliance 
Synagogue in Norma. She also enjoys spending time with family, reading, 
watching movies, and word puzzles. Irene should be proud of her service 
to the South Jersey community, and it was my honor to have had the 
opportunity to attend her birthday celebration. God Bless Irene, and 
God Bless our United States of America.

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