[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING MADELEINE APPEL

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 1999

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Madeleine Appel, who is 
this year's recipient of the Houston Chapter of the American Jewish 
Committee's Helene Susman Woman of Prominence Award. Helene Susman was 
a widowed mother of two who became the first woman from Texas admitted 
to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. When she died in 
1978, she left a legacy of a commitment to Judaism, a belief in the 
importance of contributing to the community, and the need for 
individuals to act responsibly and with integrity at all times.
  Madeleine Appel has demonstrated her commitment to her profession, 
community, and family in such a manner as to distinguish herself as a 
role model for other women to follow.
  Madeleine Appel presently serves as administration manager in the 
Comptroller's Office of the City of Houston. Her work experience with 
the City of Houston has included a number of positions: administrator/
senior council aide, Mayor Pro-Tem Office; Houston City Council from 
1996-1997; senior council aide, Houston City Council member Eleanor 
Tinsley 1980-1995; and administrator, Election Central, ICSA. She has 
also worked for Rice University.
  She began her career as a journalist working as an assistant women's 
editor and reporter at the Corpus Christi Caller and Times. 
Additionally, she worked as the women's editor and assistant editor for 
the Insider's Newsletter and as a reporter for The Houston Chronicle 
where she won the ``Headliners Award.' She received her B.A. from Smith 
College in political science and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
  Madeleine Appel's community involvement includes Scenic America, 
League of Women Voters of Texas, Houston Achievement Place, Jewish 
Family Service, League of Women Voters of Houston, Houston Congregation 
for Reform Judaism, Houston Architecture Foundation, American Jewish 
Committee, City of Houston Affirmative Action Committee, and Leadership 
Houston Class XII.
  Madeleine Appel has been married for 36 years to Dr. Richard F. Appel 
and she is the proud mother of two sons and two daughters-in-law.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Madeleine Appel for her service to her 
community and to Houston. She is the best of public servants and an 
inspiration to others who want to engage in public service.

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