[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 51 (Thursday, April 30, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        HONORING THE HONORABLE FRED LIPPMAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 1998

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of a 
respected and admired public servant from Florida: The Honorable Fred 
Lippman. Representative Lippman announced recently his retirement from 
the Florida House of Representatives.
  Representative Fred Lippman, who represents most of Hollywood and 
parts of Hallandale Beach, has been a member of the Florida Legislature 
since 1978. After attending the Graduate School of Pharmacy at Columbia 
University in New York, Representative Lippman moved to South Florida 
and opened several pharmacies. It was at this time that he became 
active in community affairs. For two decades as a public servant 
Representative Lippman has fought for legislation to protect children, 
senior citizens, and to improve Florida's health care systems.
  Representative Lippman was vital in the effort to pass the country's 
first laws to mandate the use of child-safety seats; the design of 
Healthy Kids health insurance program for children; and revising 
Florida's child abuse laws. The Lippman Family Center and the Lippman 
Shelter, both in Broward County, were named after Representative 
Lippman in honor of his work on behalf of Florida's troubled youth and 
families. Representative Lippman's efforts to provide care for 
Florida's needy children and adults have earned him numerous awards and 
honors from organizations such as the American Lung Association, 
American Jewish Congress, Florida's teachers, professional 
firefighters, children's advocates, Chambers of Commerce, public health 
providers, Jaycees, and many others.
  I believe Representative Lippman leaves the state house with the 
knowledge that Florida is better for him having served. I thank him 
today for his work.

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