[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 84 (Friday, May 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1086-E1087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO CLAIRE SCHULMAN

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 1995
  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Kiwanis Club of 
LaGuardia Airport in paying tribute to Queens Borough President, Claire 
Schulman. Since 1986, Claire Schulman has served the people of Queens 
with distinction.
  Mr. Speaker, Claire has been a tremendous instrument in ensuring that 
Queens continues to be one of the strongest communities in our country; 
her efforts are endless. Some of her greatest accomplishments as 
borough president include: Being a staunch advocate for the rights of 
the elderly and the children of Queens, ensuring quality health care 
for the residents of Queens, helping to buy Queens West, fighting to 
rebuild the Queens library, and ensuring city services are provided to 
the Borough of Queens.
  Claire received her bachelor of science from Adelphi University; she 
was also awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree. In 1993, she 
received an honorary doctorate of sciences degree from the College of 
Aeronautics. In addition to these prestigious doctorates, she has also 
been honored with the Queens College Medal and the LaGuardia Community 
College Medal.
  Mr. Speaker, Claire Schulman has not only served our community as a 
political leader, but as a health care provider, mother and wife. 
Before coming to politics, Claire served as a registered nurse at the 
Queens Hospital Center, where she also met her future husband, Dr. 
Melvin Schulman. Claire Schulman boasts a tremendous career as well as 
a spectacular [[Page E1087]] family. She is the proud mother of 
Lawrence, a physician; Ellen, a physician and astronaut; and Kim, a 
television and motion picture production specialist.
  As the Queens County Democratic Leader, I have worked with Claire 
over the years as a colleague and as a friend on issues affecting our 
community. When an issue requires special attention, I can always count 
on her for sound advice.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in commending the Kiwanis 
Club of LaGuardia Airport for paying special recognition to my friend, 
Claire Schulman, the Queen of Queens.


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