[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 164 (Thursday, November 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2445]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO ISRAEL POLICY FORUM

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 1999

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my thanks to Israel 
Policy Forum.
  Since its founding in 1993, IPF has been a vigorous and effective 
advocate for Middle East peace and Israel security. Few organizations 
have done so much to shape public attitude's about the peace process or 
to educate decision-makers about the significance of American 
international leadership.
  On November 20th, the directors, members, and friends of Israel 
Policy Forum will hold their second Tribute Dinner. In addition to 
celebrating recent progress in the Middle East peace negotiations and 
welcoming Prime Minister Ehud Barak, this event will also be an 
occasion to recognize the outstanding contributions of several 
remarkable individuals.
  Nathan Gantcher has devoted his considerable intellect and energy to 
the challenges of business, education, and community service. A 
towering figure in the world of finance, he is widely respected for his 
exceptional professional skills and deep devotion to principle.
  Robert Lifton has contributed to remarkable range of fields, 
including law, real estate, entertainment, finance, and health care. 
His personal commitment to American-Israeli relations is evidenced by 
his leadership of groups as the American Jewish Congress, AIPAC, the 
Council on Foreign Relations, and many others.
  Norman Pattiz is the founder and Chairman of Westworld One, the 
undisputed leader in the radio industry, with some 7,000 affiliated 
stations worldwide. His business acumen is matched by a powerful 
commitment to quality programming, and a creative understanding of the 
media's role in shaping a stronger society. His devotion to promoting 
Middle East Peace is prodigious, and he has pursued this goal both 
through personal involvement with Middle Eastern leaders and through 
tireless activism in the American Jewish community.
  Peggy Tishman is a nationally-recognized philanthropic leader, whose 
devotion to the Jewish community has been particularly inspiring. She 
was the first President of the merged UJA-Federation, where she helped 
lay a strong foundation for the future success of the organization, and 
where she demonstrated the character and charisma that would make her 
such an invaluable resource to a range of civic endeavors.
  I am very pleased to join in this special tribute, to express my 
enormous pride in IPF's fine work, and to salute the examples of 
dynamic public advocacy IPF's honorees and leaders set every day.

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