[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RAE AND MAL WEBBER CELEBRATE THEIR 60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2002

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
join the many family and friends who have gathered to congratulate Rae 
and Mal Webber of New Haven, Connecticut as they celebrate their 60th 
wedding anniversary. Throughout their six decades together, Rae and Mal 
have dedicated much of themselves to enriching our community--bringing 
the generosity and compassion they have shared together to us all.
  It is not often that you find individuals who so willingly volunteer 
their time and efforts on behalf of their communities. Rae and Mal have 
a rich history of advocacy and unparalleled commitment--their 
unwavering spirit changing the face of Greater New Haven. I have often 
had the pleasure of working with both Rae and Mal and am continually 
inspired by their devotion and dedication to our community.
  I have often spoke of our nation's need for talented, creative 
educators ready to help our children learn and grow. Committing a 
lifetime of work to our young people, Rae exemplified this ideal as an 
educator. Throughout her career, she touched the lives of thousands of 
children, ensuring that they were prepared with the skills and 
knowledge they needed to pursue their dreams. In addition to her 
professional career, Rae volunteered much of her time to community 
organizations. Through her efforts on behalf of the League of Women 
Voters, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that encourages the 
informed and active participation of citizens in government, Rae helped 
many Connecticut residents find ways to make their voices heard. Rae 
was also active in the coordination of the communal service held at the 
Immanuel Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Day. Her contributions, 
as a professional and community member, have truly made a difference in 
the lives of many.
  A vocal public advocate, Mal's efforts on behalf of New Haven's 
Jewish community and the Greater New Haven area, have left an indelible 
mark that will not forgot. Education and the gift of knowledge were a 
central focal point of Mal's incredible work. As Chairman of the Board 
of Directors, during a pivotal point in its history, Mal led the 
efforts to save and enhance the New Haven Public Library--which has 
ensured the library's continued success today. Mal also served as the 
Director of both the Connecticut Jewish Community Relations Council and 
Anti-Defamation League during the times of the Civil Rights Movement--a 
tumultuous time throughout the nation.
  Using his unique position in these two organizations, Mal worked 
diligently with clergy, political, and community leaders to sustain the 
relationship between our Jewish community and the Greater New Haven 
community as a whole.
  Today, as they celebrate their lifetime together, we, as a community, 
extend our deepest thanks and appreciation for all that they have done 
to enrich our lives. I am proud to join their children, Susan, Henry, 
and Bruce, family, friends and community members in congratulating them 
on this very special occasion and extending my very best wishes for 
many more years of health and happiness.

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