[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
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                        TRIBUTE TO MARCIA BURNAM

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marcia Burnam, 
whose outstanding commitment to helping others is being recognized by 
the American Jewish Committee with its 1997 Community Service Award. I 
would like to add my praise for this remarkable woman.
  Marcia Burnam truly embodies the spirit of service to others. A wise 
man once said that ``The best charity is good will'' and Marcia has 
certainly demonstrated her good will. She has spent countless hours 
working for various organizations, such as the Wilstein Institute of 
Jewish Policy Studies, the Leo Baeck Temple and has also been an active 
alumnus of Vassar College. Additionally, Marcia was chair of the 
Portraits of American Women and the Jewish Federation's Volunteer 
Bureau.
  Since 1950's American Jewish Committee President Irving Engel first 
introduced her to the AJC, Marcia has devoted long hours to this 
organization in numerous capacities, including working for the Jewish 
Family Center, directing the committee's fight for civil rights and 
acting as a national vice president for the organization.
  Despite these innumerable hours devoted to others, Marcia was still 
able to raise a family and now spends time with her four grandchildren. 
It is a great honor to pay tribute to Marcia Burnam for receiving this 
award and I would like to add my praise for her hard work and 
dedication to our community.

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