[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 70 (Friday, May 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
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                TRIBUTE TO DR. HERMAN AND GLADYS STURMAN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 14, 1999

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Herman 
and Gladys Sturman for their outstanding commitment to others that has 
done so much to improve the quality of life in our community.
  The Talmud tells us that ``He who does charity and justice is as if 
he had filled the whole world with kindness.'' The Jewish Community 
Centers of Greater Los Angeles has recognized both Herman and Gladys 
for their tireless dedication to the Jewish community and the community 
at large. Their philanthropy sets an example for us all.
  Along with having been members of the Board of Directors of the 
Jewish Community Centers, Herman and Gladys have contributed immensely 
through an array of activities. Gladys was the founder of West Valley 
Kehillah, a group of 21 Jewish organizations that exemplifies 
leadership, volunteerism, and service throughout the greater Los 
Angeles area. In 1974, she was selected as the Most Outstanding Member 
of the Quarter Century by Temple Beth Ami. While she continues to serve 
as a member of numerous Jewish organizations, she still finds the time 
to contribute articles to several Jewish magazines.
  Dr. Sturman is a past president of Temple Beth Ami and was a founding 
member of the Board of Humana Hospital. In addition to his charitable 
work, Dr. Sturman was the first practicing gynecologist and 
obstetrician in the West San Fernando Valley.
  Aside from their devoted service to the community, Herman and Gladys' 
unwavering commitment to their family is praiseworthy in and of itself. 
Throughout their forty-nine years of marriage, they have maintained a 
Jewish home which is compassionate, accepting, moral, and 
intellectually alive. They have passed these values on as well to their 
four children and twelve grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring Dr. 
Herman and Gladys Sturman, true role models for the residents of Los 
Angeles.

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