[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 56 (Monday, May 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 COMMENDING JUDY AND HERB GALPERSON AS THE FIRST COUPLE OF SINAI TEMPLE

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate 
Judy and Herb Galperson as the first couple of Sinai Temple. The 
Galpersons represent the best of family life, professional life, and 
community involvement. Mencius, an ancient Greek writer, said that 
``The root of the state is in the family. The root of the family is in 
the person of its head.'' Herb and Judy are the root of their family 
and community.
  On the professional level Judy has worked in public service as a 
coordinator of volunteers for the Edelman for city council campaign and 
as a deputy to councilman Edmund D. Edelman. She also makes use of her 
artistic talent and entrepreneurial spirit in her current position at 
an interior design company. Herb has had an existing career in law. 
Herb graduated from Brooklyn College in 1953, and then went on to New 
York University School of Law, where he received his J.D. and began 
practicing law. A short time later he followed his brother to Los 
Angeles and practiced on his own for a few years. Herb eventually 
joined the law firm of Rose, Klein & Marias.
  The Galperson's most outstanding feature, an inspiration for all 
Americans, is dedication to community. Judy and Herb have been involved 
in every facet of community organization. She has been a member of the 
board of directors for the Otis Art Institute and a member of the Los 
Angeles County Music and Performing Arts Commission; He belongs to 
various bar associations and has been a officer and on the board of 
directors of several organizations, including president of the Southern 
California Applicants Attorneys Association. Judy and Herb have served 
together on several Jewish organizations and are life members of 
Southern California Hadassah. Recently, in recognition of Judy's 
contribution to the community, she was invited to the White House to 
participate in a dialog with First Lady Hillary Clinton and 12 other 
community member from across the country.
  As for the Galperson's family life, Herb met Judith Arlene Harris in 
1967 on a blind date and with a few short months they were married. Two 
years later, their first son, David, was born, followed by Robert. 
David received his J.D. degree from Southwestern School of Law, was 
admitted to the State bar of California, and currently practices law in 
San Bernardino. Robert received his B.A. from the Annenberg School of 
Communications, University of Southern California, and currently works 
in sales administration at Barth & Dreyfuss in Los Angeles. Their 
success in school and in their professional life would not have been 
possible without their parents' guidance and support. I congratulate 
Judy and Herb on raising two fine citizens.
  The Galpersons have given an extraordinary amount of time and energy 
to serving the Los Angeles community. I honor them for their service 
and hope that they will serve as rolemodels for others. Once again I 
congratulate Judy and Herb Galperson as first couple of Sinai Temple.

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