[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12394]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       IN CELEBRATION OF THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF BERNICE FRIEDLANDER

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2011

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today it is my honor to pay 
tribute to Bernice Friedlander, who will mark her 90th birthday on 
Saturday, July 30, 2011, in Houston, Texas. On this special day we will 
all look back and see the hallmarks of a life well lived. Her quiet 
determination, unfailing kindness, and unyielding spirit have made her 
a pillar not only of a proud and loving family, but of all that have 
come to know her.
  Beneath a humble and quiet exterior lies a generous and kind soul. 
She is beloved not for a litany of accomplishments, but simply for who 
she is. With such an uplifting and giving nature it is easy to see why 
she inspires so much love and warmth in others.
  For decades she was the dedicated wife of her beloved husband, the 
late Silas Friedlander. She has been a wonderful mother to her adoring 
daughters Nancy and Susie, and a generous and doting grandmother to 
Kevin, Nick, Tyler, and Ashley.
  We throw modesty aside today so that we can give the heartfelt thanks 
that Bernice is long overdue. Her unending love and devotion to those 
who have the privilege of calling her family have made their lives so 
much richer for having had her there. Happy birthday Bernice, may you 
enjoy yourself in happiness and good health for many years to come.

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