December 7, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 18 23081 Mr. Speaker, I am honored to welcome First danger, it became an enormously influential phere while improving, revitalizing, and rede- Lady Mehriban Aliyeva to Washington on be- foundation dedicated to the prevention of nu- veloping the borough. He has overseen the half of the House of Representatives. I com- clear, biological and chemical weapons of war. development of a new senior housing com- mend a fellow doctor, parliamentarian, wife She supported researchers, policy activists, plex, which will make it easier for the elderly and mother on her personal commitment to and scientists in the and over- to stay in the town while providing housing op- advancing health care and women’s initiatives seas who were trying to change government portunities for new seniors. He has also over- in her country and the Caspian Region. Wel- policies and was a vital figure in shaping the seen the opening of Chestnut Station in 2003. come to Washington, Dr. Aliyeva. anti-proliferation agenda during the Cold War. Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to f As of now, the fund has given away more than Mayor Brennan for his years of outstanding $50 million, mostly for startup research and is service to the borough of Merchantville. I wish INTERNATIONAL SYMPO- the largest grant-making foundation in the him all the best in his retirement. SIUM ON AND CON- United States focused exclusively on peace f GRESS and security issues. Sally Ann Lowengart was 12 when her fam- HONORING DR. B.J. MISTRY HON. DIANE E. WATSON ily moved to San Francisco. She graduated OF CALIFORNIA from Sarah Lawrence College and returned to HON. NITA M. LOWEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES San Francisco in 1940. During the 1950s, she OF NEW YORK studied sculpture at the San Francisco Art In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, December 6, 2006 stitute. Elegant and artistic, she could have Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, an international spent her life comfortably moving in San Fran- Wednesday, December 6, 2006 symposium on democracy and congress will cisco’s art and social circles. Instead, she Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be held in , Taiwan from December 8 turned her attention and her might to the honor Dr. B.J. Mistry on her installment as through December 10. The symposium is issues of war, peace, and social justice. President of the Ninth District Dental Associa- sponsored by Democratic Pacific Union Together with her husband Philip Lilienthal tion. (DPU). DPU is a Taipei-based non-govern- she founded the Northern California Com- Founded in 1909 and with a membership of mental organization founded in 2005. Its goal mittee of the NAACP Legal Defense and Edu- close to 1600 dentists, the Ninth District Den- is to enhance dialogues and exchanges cation Fund in 1970. She served on the re- tal Association is dedicated to advancing the among members of parliaments from countries gional ACLU board. She cofounded Amnesty dental profession and promoting public serv- around the Pacific Rim. International Western Region and was an ice. I have no doubt that under the leadership This year’s symposium will include partici- early supporter of the International Campaign and guidance of B.J. Mistry the organization pants from , Republic of the , to Ban Landmines that, while she was vice will continue to grow and expand the positive , , , , New chair, resulted in a global treaty and a Nobel role it plays in our communities. Zealand, , , the United Peace Prize in 1977. In 1990, the United Na- A graduate of the Government Dental Col- States, and Republic of China. The sympo- tions Association bestowed to her its Eleanor lege in Ahmedabad, , as well as the Col- sium’s agenda will include panel discussions Roosevelt Humanitarian Award. lege of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, on the legislative process, presidential sys- In addition to her work for peace, for social Dr. Mistry has played an active role in pro- tems, congressional elections, and other par- justice, and the arts, Sally Lilienthal was an moting dentistry and proper dental health liamentary issues. active member of our community supporting throughout her career. She has served as an Mr. Speaker, the symposium will also en- progressive policies and politicians. For 30 Assistant Clinical Professor at the Albert Ein- able U.S. participants to learn more about Tai- years I was blessed with her support, her ad- stein College of Medicine, is a longtime mem- wan, our unique bilateral relationship, and re- vice, and her friendship. ber of the American Dental Association and gional issues of common interest. I strongly I extend my deepest sympathy to her chil- previously served 5 years on the Board of urge my colleagues to support the symposium dren; Laurie Cohen, Liza Pike, Thomas Governors for the Ninth District Dental Asso- and to attend the symposium, if at all possible. Cohen, Matthew Royce, Sukey Lilienthal, An- ciation. I offer my best wishes and congratulations drea Lilienthal, and her 11 grandchildren. I Her installment as the 98th President of the to Taiwan Vice President Annette Lu who has hope it is a comfort to her family that so many Ninth District Dental Association also marks a been the driving force behind this international people mourn her passing and will hold Sally historic occasion as she becomes the first symposium on democracy and congress. in their hearts forever. woman and first immigrant to lead the organi- f f zation. I am honored to work closely with Dr. B.J. IN HONOR OF SALLY LILIENTHAL TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE PATRICK J. BRENNAN Mistry to better our community, and I urge my colleagues to join me today in recognizing her HON. NANCY PELOSI HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS accomplishments. OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW JERSEY f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE TULARE Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, with deep admi- Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ration and affection I pay my final respects to honor Patrick J. Brennan, Mayor of HON. DEVIN NUNES a great San Franciscan and global citizen, Merchantville, New Jersey and lifetime resi- OF CALIFORNIA Sally Lilienthal, who died on Oct. 24 at the dent of New Jersey. Mayor Brennan served on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age of 87. I join my constituents in honoring the borough council for four years before be- Wednesday, December 6, 2006 her vision, her courage, her leadership and coming mayor. her immense contributions to building a safer Mayor Brennan is married to Joan Foley Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to and more peaceful world. A magnificent role and they have seven children. He was born in pay tribute to the Tulare County Housing Au- model, she lived her conscience and practiced Camden, New Jersey, raised in Collingswood thority in central California. This agency has her ideals each and every day. and attended Camden Catholic High School, done an outstanding job of managing their In 1981, at the height of the Cold War—as Georgetown University and Rutgers University. housing units, implementing the Moving to superpowers stockpiled nuclear weapons, the After an unsuccessful run for state Assembly, Work program, and empowering low-income international arms trade boomed and inter- Mayor Brennan was elected mayor, a job he families to be self-sufficient. continental ballistic missiles grew more le- has held for 12 years. Mayor Brennan is also By way of background, the Tulare County thal—Sally Lilienthal founded the the owner of three companies in Turnersville, Housing Authority was established in 1945 Ploughshares Fund. Based in her living room NJ. with their first major project being the develop- with few resources and her determination to Mayor Brennan has successfully maintained ment of housing for returning World War II inform the public about the issues and the Merchantville’s hometown, laid-back atmos- Veterans and their families. Currently, the

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