[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 163 (Wednesday, November 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THE REGIONAL BOARD PRESIDENTS OF THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 1999

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we rise to pay tribute to the past Regional 
Board Presidents of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their fifty 
years of service and leadership. These men and women have contributed 
their wisdom, knowledge, and dedication to the ADL and our community.
  The past presidents of ADL have been at the forefront of efforts to 
deter and counter hate-motivated crimes. Not only has the ADL played a 
fundamental role in hate-crime legislation, it has organized rallies to 
increase public awareness of such acts. The pivotal role played by the 
ADL during this past year's shooting at the Jewish Community Center was 
a clear example of the efforts of this organization.
  The Anti-Defamation League serves as a community resource for the 
government, media, law enforcement agencies, and the general public. 
Through ADL's monitoring and educational programs, public awareness of 
racism, extremism, bigotry, and anti-Semitism has been raised. In 
addition to these programs, ADL works as a liaison between Israel and 
U.S. policy-makers to educate the public about the complexities of the 
peace process. These are only a few of the accomplishments of the ADL. 
We applaud the current and past presidents for their invaluable service 
to the ADL and for their invaluable contributions to our community. 
These men and women are an example to us all.
  The ADL's Gala Dinner Dance is certainly a very special event and we 
are pleased to recognize your organization for its achievements. Again, 
congratulations to the dedicated presidents for their many years of 
contributions to the cultural and social well being of our society. 
Please accept our very best wishes for many more years of continued 
success.
  Mr Speaker, we ask our distinguished colleagues to please join us in 
honoring Harry Graham Balter, I.B. Benjamin, Jack Y. Berman, Judge 
David Coleman, Faith Cookler, Hon. Norman L. Epstein, Hon. Robert 
Feinerman, David P. Goldman, Charles Goldring, Maxwell E. Greenberg, 
Bruce J. Hochman, Bernard S. Kamine, Harry J. Keaton, Joshua Kheel, Moe 
Kudler, Alexander L. Kyman, Myra Rosenberg Litman, Hon. Stanley Mosk, 
George E. Moss, Hon. Irwin J. Nobron, Hon. Jack M. Newman, Hon. Marvin 
D. Rowen, and Barry R. Weiss for their ongoing service to the Jewish 
community and the community at large.




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