[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SYLVIA BERKOWITZ

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2007

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize and pay 
tribute to an esteemed member of my community, Sylvia Berkowitz as she 
celebrates her 100th birthday on May 30th.
  I know that her love and kindness have been an inspiration to her 
family and friends. Her dedication to her family--as a mother, 
grandmother, great-grandmother and recently a great-great-grandmother--
is to be revered.
  Throughout the last century, Sylvia has not only dedicated her 
energies and remarkable abilities to her family but also to others. I 
applaud her work in volunteering for numerous charitable organizations 
including helping those struggling with Leukemia, Multiple Sclerosis 
and other incapacitating diseases.
  On behalf of the people of the 9th Congressional District of 
Illinois, it is my privilege to congratulate Sylvia Berkowitz on this 
momentous occasion. You are a true inspiration and a wonderful human 
being. I wish you continued success, good health, and happiness in the 
years ahead.

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