[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 59 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO SAM SALTSMAN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Mr. Berman, and I are honored 
today to pay tribute to Sam Saltsman. Mr. Saltsman is being honored 
with the Inaugural Presentation of the David Ben Gurion Award for his 
outstanding service and dedication to the United Jewish Fund.
  Sam has a long history of service and dedication going back to his 
years as a Commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His service 
was commemorated by the British Government with the Distinguished 
Service Cross and the U.S. honored his service with two Bronze Stars. 
Since his time in the military, his sense of civil duty has guided him 
to leadership positions in the business and the religious communities.
  As a manufacturer of shoe accessories, Sam has maintained production 
and employment of his company in the southern California area for many 
years. Sam also finds time to serve as a sensible civilian in 
arbitrations dealing with fee disputes for the Los Angeles Bar 
Association. While Mr. Saltsman devotes his energies to many worthy 
causes, his top priority is volunteering in his local religious 
community.
  When Disraeli said ``duty cannot exist without faith,'' it seems he 
had individuals like Sam in mind. Sam's religious devotion and spirit 
of volunteerism are inextricably intertwined. From 1967-1969 he served 
as congregation president to the Temple Beth and led the effort to 
build a new activities building. Sam and his wife, Helen, are currently 
endowment contributors to Temple Beth Hillel, ensuring the Temple's 
future for generations to come. He has served as chairman of the United 
Jewish Campaign where he played an active role in raising funds to 
support social services in Los Angeles, Israel and 60 other countries. 
Mr. Saltsman has been active as a charter member of El Caballero 
Country Club to raise contributions for the United Jewish Fund and the 
Anti-Defamation League.
  Indeed, it is an honor to recognize Sam Saltsman as the inaugural 
recipient of the David Ben Gurion Award. His lifetime of service and 
dedication serves as an example to us all.

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