[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22317]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   HONORING MR. JEROME COHEN, SOUTHTOWN COUNCIL 1999 AMERICAN CITIZEN

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
legendary Kansas Citizen and extraordinary friend, Mr. Jerome Cohen. 
This week Jerry Cohen will be recognized as the Southtown Council's 
1999 American Citizen for his historic record of civic service and 
volunteerism. This philanthropy and devotion to our community is an 
extraordinary model for all of us to follow. It is often said that 
Jerry's life is the consummate 20th Century Horatio Alger's story. He 
created a successful business and then focused on charity and helping 
those most in need. This tribute acknowledges his amazing capacity to 
give and the monumental impact he continues to have in our community.
  Annually, the Southtown Council nominates an outstanding leader whose 
efforts greatly serve the area. This year's beneficiary of their 
American Citizen award, Jerry Cohen, is no exception. Born to 
Lithuanian immigrant parents and equipped with a strong work ethic, 
Jerry Cohen built a prosperous modern copier and business machine 
enterprise. Our community recognizes his friendship and an amazing six 
decades worth of charitable support to organizations like the Mayor's 
Christmas Tree Fund, the Starlight Theatre, the Shriners, the Liberty 
Memorial, the Parks and Recreation Department, the American Humanics 
Foundation, and the Boy Scouts of America.
  The Southtown Council was created by businesses, organizations, 
neighborhood associations to address the community concerns of 
Southtown Kansas City specifically from 47th to 75th Street and 
Prospect to Main Street. The Southtown Council has a 17 year record of 
philanthropy and is committed to the public development of South Kansas 
City. Mr. Cohen's involvement as a civic and business leader supports 
the Council's remarkable success and mission to preserve the priceless 
legacy not just of Southtown Kansas City but of the Greater Kansas City 
area as well.
  I take great pride in knowing Jerry Cohen as a friend and mentor. Mr. 
Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Jerry Cohen as a model 
American Citizen.

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