[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH KAUFMAN

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 1995

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we are honored to pay tribute to Elizabeth 
Kaufman, who has just completed her 1-year term as president of the San 
Fernando Valley Bar Association. Elizabeth, who immigrated to the 
United States from Poland in 1964, is the classic example of a person 
who became a success through hard work and perseverance.
  Elizabeth began her rise as a law clerk in the Los Angeles City 
Attorney's Office, where she worked while simultaneously attending San 
Fernando Valley College of Law. She graduated from law school in 1975. 
After admittance to the California Bar, Elizabeth began her private law 
practice, emphasizing family law and personal injury. She also quickly 
became immersed in a wide variety of activities associated with the 
law.
  For example, Elizabeth served as a free arbitrator for the State Bar 
of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association; family law 
court mediator; Superior Court arbitrator; and trustee of the Los 
Angeles County Bar Association.
  In 1988, Elizabeth was elected as a trustee of the San Fernando 
Valley Bar Association. Six years later she became president. 
Elizabeth's tenure was marked by the launching of Lawyer's World 
magazine, and a significant increase in membership.
  Elizabeth, married to Dr. Hershell L. Kaufman and the mother of three 
teen-age daughters, has considerable duties outside of her home and the 
law. She is director of the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health 
Center; director of the Northridge Chamber of Commerce; and director of 
the Heschel Day School.
  Mr. Speaker, we ask our colleagues to join us today in saluting 
Elizabeth Kaufman, whose devotion to her community, profession and 
family is exemplary. She is an inspiration to all of us.

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