[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNITION OF DR. MICHAEL AND SHAINIE SCHUFFLER

 Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, I take the floor today to recognize 
the contributions of two remarkable residents of my state, Dr. Michael 
and Shainie Schuffler, who have dedicated their lives to strengthening 
their community, fostering leadership qualities in our young people and 
working tirelessly to improve the health of countless people.
  Michael and Shainie met during their college years in Chicago where 
they both shared a keen interest in medicine. In 1970, the couple moved 
to Seattle and have since continued to make the Seattle area a better 
place. After their move to Seattle, Shainie became actively involved in 
the Hadassah Hospital. Hadassah is a volunteer women's organization 
that works to strengthen a partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish 
continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American 
society. In Seattle and around the United States, Hadassah enhances the 
quality of American and Jewish life through its education and Zionist 
youth programs, promotes health awareness, and provides personal 
enrichment and growth for its members.
  After joining Hadassah, Shainie found herself inspired by its 
founder, Henrietta Szold, and has worked tirelessly for the past 
fifteen years on specific projects at both the chapter and regional 
levels including the Women's Symposium and last year's Bigger Gifts 
dinner and has served as the President of Hadassah's Seattle Chapter.
  Shainie's dedication to the Seattle community is also evident in her 
many other involvements such as the Council of Women's Presidents for 
the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service, and the Jewish Federation 
of Greater Seattle.
  I believe that one of the most important aspects of Shainie's work is 
her dedication to today's youth. Under her leadership as the Seattle 
area's Director of Admissions for the Alexander Muss High School in 
Israel, hundreds of local students have been given the opportunity to 
attend the Alexander Muss High School in Israel and has become one of 
the most successful youth programs in Seattle. I applaud her tireless 
efforts and believe that her work has directly impacted the lives of 
thousands of people throughout our state.
  Michael has been equally dedicated to both his career as a leading 
doctor of Gastroenterology and as a volunteer in his community. Michael 
is a world authority on the pathology and clinical manifestations of 
neurological disorders of the intestinal tract and has been recognized 
by his colleagues for his many accomplishments.
  Michael's work does not end, however, when he leaves the hospital. 
Like his wife, he has dedicated countless hours to Hadassah by serving 
as a visiting professor of Gastroenterology and as an Hadassah 
associate. He has also worked to encourage leadership qualities in our 
children through the Jewish Federation's Young Leadership Program, 
serving as its co-chair for three years.
  One of his greatest loves in life is pro-Israel activism and has 
dedicated his time to furthering this cause through American Israel 
Public Affairs Committee otherwise known as AIPAC. He served as the 
Chairman of AIPAC from 1986 to 1994, strengthening the support of AIPAC 
across Washington state and furthering its reputation as the leading 
organization on United States-Israel relations.
  Throughout their different commitments Michael and Shainie have 
always supported one another and recognized the importance of each 
other's work. Theirs is a true partnership and one that has positively 
impacted the people of our state. I ask my colleagues to join me as I 
applaud the outstanding and inspiring work of Dr. Michael and Shainie 
Schuffler.

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