[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1820] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMEMORATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF ENTERTAINER AND PHILANTHROPIST JOEY RUSSELL ______ HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO of connecticut in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, I rise to commemorate Joey Russell of Milford, Connecticut, a comedian and humanitarian who has spent a lifetime working to make the world around him a better, happier place. Known to generations of Connecticut children as ``Happy the Clown,'' a television staple in Hartford and my hometown of New Haven, Joey has brought laughter, good cheer, and good works to those around him for decades. In fact, Joey's wit and timing as a stand-up comic has taken him all over the world, including famed comedy venues like the Copacabana in New York and Grossinger's Hotel in the Catskills. Throughout his career, Joey has matched his gift for entertaining with an impressive record of philanthropy and public service. The son of a rabbi who served in the United States Army, Joey has raised money for over 20 ambulances for American Red Magen David for Israel (ARMDI), formed the Golan Chapter of this international humanitarian organization, and has led over fifty tours of the Holy Land. I congratulate Joey, his wife Josi, and their five children on reaching this impressive milestone, and I thank Joey for all the laughter over the years. With or without the ``happy sticks'' on hand, I know he will greet this cause for celebration with a smile. ____________________