[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 26 (Thursday, February 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E255]
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                     TRIBUTE TO JACQUELINE BERGMAN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 29, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Ms. Jacqueline Bergman has distinguished 
herself as the first female member president of the International 
Association of Lions Clubs, and I think it is important to recognize 
this landmark achievement. In 1987 she was installed as the first woman 
member of the Brooklyn Downtown Lions Club. This is indeed significant 
because it demonstrates that barriers to advancement for women are 
being overcome.
  Ms. Bergman has served the Lions organization well. She has chaired 
major fundraisers, been the recipient of the organization's highest 
award by being designated as a Melvin Jones Fellow, and edited the 
club's newsletter. Jacqueline has also served as a delegate to numerous 
district, State and international conventions. Jacqueline lives in 
Brooklyn Heights, has two children, Andrew and Mona, and adores her 
grandson Andre. Her commitment to service is only exceeded by her 
desire to do the best job possible. I am honored to recognize her 
dedicated efforts.

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