E836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 A mighty force had struck my way. are members of religious minority groups. Ac- In 1980 he was appointed by President Being thrust upon the deck, cording to the State Department and inter- Carter to the United States Holocaust Memo- With no feeling in my legs or neck nationally recognized human rights organiza- rial Council, to build a national Holocaust Me- ‘‘Abandon ship’’, a voice cried out tions, religious minorities in IranÐincluding morial Museum in tribute to the victims of Nazi I could not stir or even shout. Sunni Muslims, Baha'is, Christians, and atrocities. He has been reappointed repeatedly Merchant seamen rest in the deep JewsÐhave all been the victims of human by subsequent presidents. The United States Heroes in eternal sleep rights abuses simply because of their religious Holocaust Memorial Museum is now the larg- Confined to a watery grave. Patriots, bold and brave. beliefs. More than half the Jews in Iran have est single repository of Holocaust artifacts in been forced to flee that country since the Is- the world outside of the Nazi death camps. To my regret, I cannot leave. There is no consolation for those who lamic Revolution of 1979 because of religious In recognition of these achievements, Presi- grieve— persecution. dent Clinton appointed Miles Lerman as Chair- Five Jews have been executed by the Ira- Here forever, I am part of the sea man of the United States Holocaust Memorial nian government in the past five years without Having given my life for others to be free. Council, the governing body of the United having been tried. There has been an in- f States Holocaust Memorial Museum. crease in anti-Semitic propaganda in the gov- HONORING SHOLL’S CAFETERIA, A ernment-controlled Iranian press. I want to ex- Mr. Lerman has also received numerous WASHINGTON LANDMARK press my concern today about the thirteen honors throughout his distinguished career, in- Jews who Iran accused of spying for the cluding the Outstanding Civilian Service HON. CLIFF STEARNS United States and Israel and who were ar- Medal, Department of the Army, May 15, OF FLORIDA rested on the eve of Passover in 1999. These 1996; The Inaugural Israeli Bonds Freedom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men are currently being held in an Iranian jail, Award, the State of Israel Bonds, Washington D.C. June 5, 1994; the Jules Cohen Memorial Wednesday, May 24, 2000 and although their trial has already begun, they have still not been charged. Further, con- Award, Jewish Community Relations Council, Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, on March 15th, trary to Iranian law, these prisoners have been Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for commitment to I joined in celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of denied the right to choose their own legal international human rights and holocaust edu- Sholl's Cafeteria. Sholl's is more than a busi- counsel, and ten of the defendants have been cation, March 3, 1994; Commander's Cross ness, it is a cherished institution here in imprisoned for over a year without any legal (the highest award for a non-citizen of Po- Washington. land), presented by Lech Walesa, President of One of the most important family rituals is representation. Both Israel and the United States have de- the Republic of Poland, April 3, 1993; the Par- eating together, joining together in a daily ac- nied that these men were spying on their be- tisans Cross, for bravery in combat with the tivity and discussing the events of the day and Nazi invaders, presented by the Order of the plans for tomorrow. Sholl's provides this half. But, this case is indicative of the contin- ued concern I have regarding Iran. From the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland, family atmosphere by providing a place for July 14, 1989; Prime Minister's Medal of people to come together in an enjoyable envi- continuing development of long range missiles Achievement, the State of Israel Bonds, June ronment, to share in taking a meal and to ex- capable of striking our friends and allies in the 10, 1973. perience the sense of community. Middle East, to the lack of basic human rights I would like to submit for the RECORD this and freedom for the Iranian people, to support f poem by John Seitz which honors this Wash- for terrorists who target Americans, Iran per- ington landmark. sists in engaging in a pattern of unacceptable behavior that should cause all of us great ap- HONORING GERALD SQUILLANTE ODE TO SHOLL’S CAFETERIA prehension. (By John R. Seitz) Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Come bring along a friend to Sholl’s. Liver me in expressing alarm about Iran. It is my HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL and onions! Ah, the rolls! The chopped steak is the best in town. Meatloaf or hope that the thirteen Jews currently being OF NEW YORK held on these trumped up espionage charges blue fish share renown. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Some folks favor the rhubarb pie, While will be accorded their basic legal rights and pumpkin’s what others swear by. that Iran will release all prisoners held on the Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Something lighter you might savor Is basis of their religious beliefs. egg custard, rich in flavor. f Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, we all rely on Water glasses catch the eye, Sparkling with hospitals for our well-being or more accu- ice as you go by. Coffee is smooth from HONORING MILES LERMAN rately, the people in our hospitals to help us cup to cup, Whichever time of day you through our individual crises. One of the peo- sup. ple I want to praise today for his work is Ger- Is breakfast the meal you prefer? The eggs HON. JOE BACA will suit without demur. The bacon’s OF CALIFORNIA ald Squillante, Director of the School of Radi- always crisp and done. Waffles, pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation Therapy at Montefiore Medical Center. tries, suit everyone! Wednesday, May 24, 2000 He has brought diligence and compassion So grab a tray, and step in line. The wait’s to his work and he is being honored for his 18 not long, and you’ll do fine. Sit where Mr. BACA Mr. Speaker, after 22 years of you like, then dig right in, Your tasty dedicated service, Miles Lerman will soon step years of service at Montefiore Hospital to the meal waits to begin. down as Chairman of the United States Holo- people of the community. He graduated from Now you may hear, a threatening fear, That caust Memorial Council. At the end of this the first class of the School of Radiation at Sholl’s could close and disappear. It’s month, the Museum will be honoring his ex- Montefiore Medical Center's Radiation Oncol- true; but Sholl’s is open now. It plans traordinary commitment and dedicated leader- ogy Department. to stay, and here is how. ship. For the 18 years he has served as Director Patrons, diners, all who should Step forth for I would like to join with Mr. Lerman's fiends food that’s cheap and good, Promote he has dedicated his time and ability to assist tradition with these goals! So and colleagues in saluting his years of service the administrative, technical and medical staff ‘‘S.O.S.’’—‘‘Support Our Sholl’s!’’ not just to our Nation, but for the cause of jus- whenever they have called on him. He has tice throughout the world. f been a dedicated teacher who helped his stu- During World War II, Mr. Lerman fought the dents reach their goal of graduating from the EXTENSION OF REMARKS CON- Nazis as a partisan in the forests of southern School of Radiation Therapy Technology and CERN FOR RELIGIOUS MINORI- Poland. Upon liberation, he returned to his na- to pass the National Registry Examination in TIES IN IRAN tive town only to discover that his mother and order to obtain their licenses to treat. siblings had been murdered. HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS After the War, he rebuilt his life in the He has shown care and devotion to his fam- United States, with his wife Chris, a survivor of ily, his colleagues and his students, who are OF GEORGIA Auschwitz. known with affection as ``Jerry's Kids''. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Lerman has long been prominent in I want to join with his family, friends, col- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Jewish leadership, for which he received the leagues and students in wishing him the very Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, ten percent medal of achievement from the Prime Minister best on his anniversary. The work he does of the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran of the State of Israel. certainly is a benefit to all of us.
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