[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 139 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2103-E2104]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO JODI SCHWARTZ

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my great admiration 
for Jodi J.

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Schwartz, an outstanding attorney and community leader who will be 
honored with the George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award from American 
Friends of the Hebrew University on October 19th.
  Ms. Schwartz is a partner at the prestigious firm of Wachtell, 
Lipton, Rosen & Katz. As a widely-respected expert in merger and 
acquisition transactions, she has been at the center of some of the 
most important business arrangements of the decade, including AT&T's 
acquisition of MediaOne and TCI, USA Network's acquisition of Universal 
Studios, and AT&T international telecommunications' joint venture with 
British Telecommunications.
  Ms. Schwartz brings to her professional challenges a powerful 
intellect, a deep commitment to the law, and a profound understanding 
of the global economy. These skills alone merit the applause and 
admiration of those who know her.
  But Ms. Schwartz's accomplishments do not end at the bar. Indeed, her 
volunteer and community service efforts are just as impressive.
  She has served on the Executive Committees of AIPAC, the Israel 
Policy Forum, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Jewish 
Board of Family and Children's Services. In addition, Ms. Schwartz has 
been nominated to serve as an officer of UJA-Federation of New York.
  Ms. Schwartz's devotion to the Jewish community and to the values of 
community service embody the admonition ``Tikkun Olam''--repair the 
world. She is an inspiration to colleagues and friends, and a great 
credit to our Nation.
  It is my pleasure to join in saluting Jodi Schwartz and in thanking 
her for so many outstanding contributions to her field and to our 
country.

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