[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 52 (Tuesday, May 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO EDWARD DEEB AND HARVEY WEISBERG

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2000

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, May 7, 2000 a dinner will be held 
under the sponsorship of American Arab and Jewish Friends, a program of 
the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ). The NCCJ is 
an organization founded to improve understanding and friendship between 
the Arab and Jewish communities.
  The dinner honors two exceptionally distinguished citizens of 
Michigan, Edward Deeb and Harvey Weisberg.
  Ed Deeb has been a leader in the food industry for almost forty 
years, currently serving as President and CEO of the Michigan Food & 
Beverage Association, Chairman of the Eastern Market Merchants 
Association and head of the Michigan Business and Professional 
Association. His commitment to community is demonstrated through his 
continuing coordination of the Metro Detroit Youth Day and his service 
in numerous organizations in a variety of capacities, among them the 
Salvation Army, United Way Community Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of 
Southeast Michigan.
  Harvey Weisberg also has had a distinguished career in the food 
industry, playing a leading role in the retail business in Michigan. He 
has long been actively involved in improving the lives of those who 
live in Metro Detroit. He is a National Commissioner and a member of 
the Michigan Anti-Defamation league of B'nai B'rith, serves on the 
boards of the Jewish Welfare Federation, United Jewish Charities, 
Hillel Day School, United Hebrew Schools and the American-Israel 
Chamber of Commerce. Harvey had recently become involved with the 
Children's Sports For Peace Organization, which is planning to build 
sports facilities in Israel, Gaza City and other Arab cities.
  It has been my pleasure to know Ed Deeb and Harvey Weisberg during 
their decades of professional and community work. I admire their 
efforts to create broader understanding between the Arab-American and 
Jewish communities in Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Edward 
Deeb and Harvey Weisberg. It is very fitting that they be honored for 
their endeavors. May they help to stimulate further efforts to foster 
meaningful dialogue about major challenges and opportunities.

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