[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO SOOKY GOLDMAN

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 1, 1997

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Berman and I ask our colleagues to join 
us in congratulating Sooky Goldman, who is being honored by the Maple 
Counseling Center in Beverly Hills at their 25th Anniversary Ball. We 
are delighted to join Sooky's family and friends in recognizing her 
extraordinary charitable contributions.
  For the past 25 years, Sooky has been an exemplary leader in civic 
and philanthropic work. Her efforts have been recognized by more than 
30 organizations ranging from the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and 
YMCA to People Assisting the Homeless [PATH] and the Beverly Hills 
Police Department. In addition, Sooky created the William O. Douglas 
Classroom which has provided countless children from all over Los 
Angeles County the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Santa 
Monica mountains. She has a well-earned reputation for the tireless 
dedication and enthusiasm she brings to each project she undertakes.
  The Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills, which provides low fee 
mental health counseling for nearly 500 individuals each week, depends 
greatly on its committed supporters. Its work is particularly needed in 
the current climate of scarcity of funding for mental health services. 
As a principal founder of the center, Sooky has enriched and broadened 
its mission of offering comprehensive and high quality mental health 
services to those most in need.
  While Sooky is active in many causes, she has always placed a great 
importance on her family. She is fortunate to have a loving and 
supportive husband, Sam, three children, David, Joel and Kaye, and 
seven grandchildren. Despite her many commitments, Sooky has 
successfully managed to strike a balance between her public and private 
lives.
  Our community owes a great debt of gratitude to Sooky, and we ask our 
congressional colleagues to join us in saluting her for her singular 
achievements. We wish her every happiness and success in the future.

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