[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO LOIS AND DICK GUNTHER

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Lois and Dick 
Gunther, dear friends who this year are being given the Jewish Family 
Service's FAMMY Award. This award honors their outstanding community 
leadership and continuing devotion to Jewish Family Service. I cannot 
think of two more deserving recipients.
  The Gunthers have a long and distinguished history of involvement in 
philanthropy and public service. For example, Dick is a cofounder of 
the Jewish Federation's Urban Affairs Committee; chaired and helped 
develop a community outreach Mid-Life Program at Cedars-Sinai Hospital; 
along with the American Association of Retired Persons created the 
Legacy Award, where cash awards go to senior citizens who are 
performing extraordinary services in their communities; and has been on 
the board of directors of public television station KCET for 28 years.
  Lois has been just as active. Several decades ago she became a 
participant in an interracial, interreligious panel of women called 
Portraits of American Women. She later turned her attention to the 
Jewish community, serving on the board of directors of Brandeis-Bardin 
Institute for many years, as well as on the advisory committee of the 
School of Jewish Communal Service of Hebrew Union College.
  The Gunthers are also passionate about politics, contributing time 
and effort to a variety of causes and candidates. Dick was even 
included on President Richard Nixon's infamous Enemies List--a sure 
sign that he was doing something right.
  With all their community and professional activities, somehow the 
Gunthers found the time to raise three sons and dote on four 
grandchildren. There is nothing more important to Lois and Dick than 
family.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in saluting Lois and Dick 
Gunther, whose selflessness and dedication are a shining example to us 
all. I am proud to call them my close friends.

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