May 25, 2000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9413 and weightlifting programs. Jeremy is also a ODE TO SHOLL’S CAFETERIA and freedom for the Iranian people, to support member of the Varsity Track team. In addition, (By John R. Seitz) for terrorists who target Americans, Iran per- Jeremy has been involved with the Inter- Come bring along a friend to Sholl’s. Liver sists in engaging in a pattern of unacceptable national Club and the Sandusky High School and onions! Ah, the rolls! The chopped behavior that should cause all of us great ap- band. He has also served as a volunteer at steak is the best in town. Meatloaf or prehension. the Sandusky Community Police Station. blue fish share renown. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to Some folks favor the rhubarb pie, While me in expressing alarm about Iran. It is my pumpkin’s what others swear by. stand and join me in paying special tribute to Something lighter you might savor Is hope that the thirteen Jews currently being Jeremy L. Haas. Our service academies offer egg custard, rich in flavor. held on these trumped up espionage charges the finest education and military training avail- Water glasses catch the eye, Sparkling with will be accorded their basic legal rights and able anywhere in the world. I am sure that ice as you go by. Coffee is smooth from that Iran will release all prisoners held on the Jeremy will do very well at the Air Force Acad- cup to cup, Whichever time of day you basis of their religious beliefs. emy and I wish him the very best in all of his sup. f future endeavors. Is breakfast the meal you prefer? The eggs will suit without demur. The bacon’s HONORING MILES LERMAN f always crisp and done. Waffles, pas- tries, suit everyone! POEM BY SOL AXELROD So grab a tray, and step in line. The wait’s HON. JOE BACA not long, and you’ll do fine. Sit where OF CALIFORNIA HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN you like, then dig right in, Your tasty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meal waits to begin. Wednesday, May 24, 2000 OF NEW YORK Now you may hear, a threatening fear, That IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sholl’s could close and disappear. It’s Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, after 22 years of true; but Sholl’s is open now. It plans Wednesday, May 24, 2000 dedicated service, Miles Lerman will soon step to stay, and here is how. down as Chairman of the United States Holo- Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with Patrons, diners, all who should Step forth for caust Memorial Council. At the end of this food that’s cheap and good, Promote great pride that I share a poem written by my month, the Museum will be honoring his ex- constituent Mr. Sol Axelrod of Commack, New tradition with these goals! So ‘‘S.O.S.’’—‘‘Support Our Sholl’s!’’ traordinary commitment and dedicated leader- York. The Merchant Marines have served as ship. the sixth Armed Force of our country. Mr. f I would like to join with Mr. Lerman’s friends Alexrod beautifully describes our ocean-going EXTENSION OF REMARKS CON- and colleagues in saluting his years of service Patriots who have laid down their lives for CERN FOR RELIGIOUS MINORI- not just to our Nation, but for the cause of jus- freedom. As Memorial Day approaches, I TIES IN IRAN tice throughout the world. thought his words were particularly moving. During World War II, Mr. Lerman fought the Forever at Rest HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS Nazis as a partisan in the forests of southern Poland. Upon liberation, he returned to his na- Yes, I recall that fateful day OF GEORGIA A mighty force had struck my way. tive town only to discover that his mother and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Being thrust upon the deck, siblings had been murdered. With no feeling in my legs or neck Wednesday, May 24, 2000 After the War, he rebuilt his life in the ‘‘Abandon ship’’, a voice cried out Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, ten percent United States, with his wife Chris, a survivor of I could not stir or even shout. of the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran Auschwitz. Merchant seamen rest in the deep are members of religious minority groups. Ac- Mr. Lerman has long been prominent in Heroes in eternal sleep cording to the State Department and inter- Jewish leadership, for which he received the Confined to a watery grave. nationally recognized human rights organiza- medal of achievement from the Prime Minister Patriots, bold and brave. tions, religious minorities in Iran—including of the State of Israel. To my regret, I cannot leave. Sunni Muslims, Baha’is, Christians, and In 1980 he was appointed by President There is no consolation for those who Jews—have all been the victims of human Carter to the United States Holocaust Memo- grieve— Here forever, I am part of the sea rights abuses simply because of their religious rial Council, to build a national Holocaust Me- Having given my life for others to be free. beliefs. More than half the Jews in Iran have morial Museum in tribute to the victims of Nazi been forced to flee that country since the Is- atrocities. He has been reappointed repeatedly f lamic Revolution of 1979 because of religious by subsequent presidents. The United States persecution. Holocaust Memorial Museum is now the larg- HONORING SHOLL’S CAFETERIA, A Five Jews have been executed by the Ira- est single repository of Holocaust artifacts in WASHINGTON LANDMARK nian government in the past five years without the world outside of the Nazi death camps. having been tried. There has been an in- In recognition of these achievements, Presi- HON. CLIFF STEARNS crease in anti-Semitic propaganda in the gov- dent Clinton appointed Miles Lerman as Chair- OF FLORIDA ernment-controlled Iranian press. I want to ex- man of the United States Holocaust Memorial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES press my concern today about the thirteen Council, the governing body of the United Jews who Iran accused of spying for the States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Wednesday, May 24, 2000 United States and Israel and who were ar- Mr. Lerman has also received numerous Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, on March 15th, rested on the eve of Passover in 1999. These honors throughout his distinguished career, in- I joined in celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of men are currently being held in an Iranian jail, cluding the Outstanding Civilian Service Sholl’s Cafeteria. Sholl’s is more than a busi- and although their trial has already begun, Medal, Department of the Army, May 15, ness, it is a cherished institution here in they have still not been charged. Further, con- 1996; The Inaugural Israeli Bonds Freedom Washington. trary to Iranian law, these prisoners have been Award, the State of Israel Bonds, Washington One of the most important family rituals is denied the right to choose their own legal D.C. June 5, 1994; the Jules Cohen Memorial eating together, joining together in a daily ac- counsel, and ten of the defendants have been Award, Jewish Community Relations Council, tivity and discussing the events of the day and imprisoned for over a year without any legal Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for commitment to the plans for tomorrow. Sholl’s provides this representation. international human rights and holocaust edu- family atmosphere by providing a place for Both Israel and the United States have de- cation, March 3, 1994; Commander’s Cross people to come together in an enjoyable envi- nied that these men were spying on their be- (the highest award for a non-citizen of Po- ronment, to share in taking a meal and to ex- half. But, this case is indicative of the contin- land), presented by Lech Walesa, President of perience the sense of community. ued concern I have regarding Iran. From the the Republic of Poland, April 3, 1993; the Par- I would like to submit for the RECORD this continuing development of long range missiles tisans Cross, for bravery in combat with the poem by John Seitz which honors this Wash- capable of striking our friends and allies in the Nazi invaders, presented by the Order of ington landmark. Middle East, to the lack of basic human rights Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland,

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