Holocaust Survivor Honored as 'Living Legend' on 100th Birthday

Pina Frassineti Wax, who hid from Nazis in a convent, was recognized by Senator Chuck Schumer with a U.S. Capitol flag and Senate floor tribute.

Pina Frassineti Wax, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor from Long Island, shared her story of hiding in a Catholic convent during World War II to escape Nazi persecution.
Her brother sometimes dressed as a nun to avoid detection, and her mother’s determination saved her from losing a leg to infection by securing penicillin from an American army base.
Frassineti Wax lost family members in Auschwitz and Dachau but survived and later emigrated to the United States as a war bride, eventually settling in Long Island.
Senator Chuck Schumer presented her with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in her honor and announced a Senate floor recognition for her resilience and contributions to Holocaust remembrance.
Frassineti Wax emphasized the importance of eradicating hate and called for prioritizing the safety of children affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.