[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1181]
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, June 8, 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 of 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 Division Manager Administration 
in the City Controller's Office for 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, 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 and the United States, 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 Commission, and Leadership Houston Class XII.
  Madeleine Appel has been married for 36 years to Dr. Michael 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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