[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4791]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF DEANNE STONE

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                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2007

  Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay great 
honor to Mrs. Deanne C. Stone, who passed away on January 28th after a 
year long struggle with cancer. Born in Hartford, CT, and eventually 
residing in the State of Massachusetts, Mrs. Stone leaves behind a 
great legacy through her leadership roles and tireless volunteer work 
in many distinguished organizations, as well as through her friends and 
family who loved her dearly.
  Born to the late Janet and Yale Cohn, Mrs. Stone demonstrated a 
passion for success at a young age. As Mrs. Stone's sister Barbara 
Gordon recalls, she was actively involved in her years as a young woman 
at Weaver High School, working on the school newspaper and eventually 
graduating as valedictorian of her class in 1957. She went on to 
graduate with degrees from Brandeis University and Leslie College. 
Dedicating her life to helping others, Mrs. Stone served in numerous 
leadership roles for many different organizations, ranging from The 
Foundation for Children's Books to local Brownie and Cub Scout troops, 
and an elementary school PTA president.
  Known widely throughout the Jewish communities, Deanne Stone worked 
tirelessly with numerous organizations closely connected with her 
faith. She was the Executive Director at Maimonides School and Temple 
Israel of Boston. She became the founding president of the Women's 
Division of the Greater Framingham Jewish Federation, and served with 
her husband, Harvey, as the co-editor of the Jewish Reporter.
  Her passion for working within the Jewish community was acknowledged 
by receiving the honor of being named the national chair for the 
National Women's Department of the Council of Jewish Federations. Her 
faith and diligence was also recognized through an invitation to the 
White House to celebrate the signing of a historic peace treaty between 
Egypt and Israel.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the 
life of Mrs. Deanne C. Stone. Her tireless dedication to the local and 
Jewish community has touched and inspired those who knew Mrs. Stone, 
and will continue to resonate through her achievements. My thoughts and 
prayers are with her friends and family, especially her husband Harvey, 
and the families of her children Matthew and Allison, and sister 
Barbara. The Hartford community is thankful for having the honor of 
knowing Mrs. Deanne Stone.

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