[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17674-17675]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



             RECOGNIZING HEAR O' ISRAEL INTERNATIONAL INC.

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2001

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, in light of the tragedy that struck our 
nation September 11, 2001, I believe it's fitting to recognize a valued 
organization within the Houston community, Hear O' Israel International 
Inc., which is currently sponsoring its National Mercy, Love and 
Compassion Month. This month long event is

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being conducted in conjunction with their ongoing campaign, ``Listen to 
the Cries of the Children.'' Hear O' Israel works to make a difference 
in the lives of the physically challenged, the elderly, neglected 
children, and battered women across Houston. They work to give these 
men and women a stronger sense of self-worth and instill in them the 
need to treat others with compassion and respect. National Mercy, Love 
and Compassion Month has been endorsed by Houston Mayor Lee Brown and 
every member of the City Council, which further demonstrates the high 
regard for Hear O' Israel in our community.
  Hear O' Israel International Inc., a non-profit, non-denominational 
organization works to increase public awareness of those that are less 
fortunate. ``Listen to the Cries of the Children'' is designed to 
strengthen unity amongst families and further public awareness of the 
negative consequences that drug abuse, family violence, child abuse, 
and gang activity have on children.
  National Mercy, Love and Compassion Month is a campaign to call 
attention to the plight of children who do not have access to adequate 
food, shelter, clothing, and health care. As a symbol of compassion for 
suffering children, Hear O' Israel International Inc., encourages 
supporters to adopt a family or an individual in need as a gesture of 
support in resounding the alarm for those who have been forgotten and 
many times rejected by our communities.
  Again, I would like to recognize Hear O' Israel International Inc., 
for its efforts to improve and enhance the quality of life for our 
children, and extend my personal best wishes for a successful and 
rewarding campaign.

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