[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JERRY W. LEVIN

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 1996

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Jerry W. 
Levin, a leader in the cosmetics industry. Today, I am proud to 
announce that Mr. Levin is being awarded the Anti-Defamation League's 
1996 Human Relations Award for his many years of supporting the fight 
against bigotry, racism, and antisemitism.
  Jerry Levin is chairman and chief executive officer of Revlon, Inc., 
and executive vice president of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc., 
Revlon's parent company. Revlon is world renowned for its cosmetics, 
skin care, fragrance, personal care, and professional products sold in 
approximately 175 countries and territories, under brand names 
including Revlon, ColorStay, Age Defying, Almay, Ultima II, and 
Charlie. In addition to his work with Revlon, Mr. Levin serves on the 
boards of directors of Revlon, Inc., Coleman Co., Inc., Fcolab, Inc.; 
and First Bank System, Inc.
  Jerry Levin is being honored by the Anti-Defamation League for his 
extraordinary efforts over the years. His numerous good works embody 
the league's very highest ideals and aspirations. His commitment and 
dedication to the goals of the league are seen in his service to many 
organizations. He sits on the boards of the United Way of New York 
City; B'nai B'rith Hillel of New York; UJA--Federation of New York; the 
New York Philharmonic; the Council on the Graduate School of Business 
at the University of Chicago; and the National Advisory Committee of 
the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan.
  Jerry Levin was born in San Antonio, TX. He attended high school in 
Chicago and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in electrical 
engineering and mathematics from the University of Michigan, and 
received a masters in business administration from the University of 
Chicago in 1968. He and his wife, Carol, have two children, Joshua and 
Abby.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me today in tribute to 
Jerry Levin, who deserves great praise for his many years of service. 
His life and his many good works exemplify the highest ideals and 
standards of a fair and just society.

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