[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1290]
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          TRIBUTE TO THE ISRAEL 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA HONOREES

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding collection of individuals for their unwavering commitment 
to the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles. I would like to take this 
opportunity to acknowledge the 1997-1998 Jewish Federation Officers 
Herbert M. Gelfand, Irwin Field, Todd Morgan, Lionel Bell, Carol 
Katzman, Elaine Caplow, Chuck Boxenbaum, Stuart Buchalter, Jonathan 
Cookler, Rabbi Harvey J. Fields, Howard I. Friedman, Dr. Beryl Gerber, 
Meyer Hersch, Harriet Hochman, Evy Lutin, Annette Shapiro, Terri 
Smooke, Carmen Warschaw, David Wilstein, Mark Lainer, Edna Weiss, David 
Fox, and Newton Becker for their innovative leadership over the past 
two years.
  The Talmud states ``He who does charity and justice is as if he had 
filled the whole world with kindness.'' In the spirit of these words, 
these leaders have infused our community with great kindness, purpose, 
and pride. Their work strongly represents the Judaic tradition of 
generosity and concern for others. Their exceptional leadership has 
been instrumental in laying the foundation for a strong and cohesive 
Jewish community in the City of Los Angeles.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me today in 
congratulating these leaders for their tremendous dedication to the 
Jewish Federation.

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