[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 53 (Wednesday, May 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING DR. LEE AND KATHY BERMAN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2000

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to two exceptional 
people, Dr. Lee and Kathy Berman, as they receive this year's Spirit of 
Life Award from Temple Bat Yahm. Their dedication and commitment to 
their temple and community serves as an example to us all.
  A practicing optometrist for the past 25 years, Lee Berman has a long 
history of distinguished service to the Jewish community and the 
greater community. His religious leadership positions include Vice 
President of Membership and Treasurer at Temple Israel in Long Beach. 
At Temple Bat Yahm, Lee has also held various Vice Presidential 
positions, including Membership, Facilities, and Long Range Planning. 
Currently, he is serving his second term as President of the Temple Bat 
Yahm Board of Trustees. He has also served on the Board of Directors 
for the Jewish National Fund. Lee's ongoing commitment to the Boy 
Scouts of America is evidenced by his service as a Cub Master and as an 
Assistant Scoutmaster for the past four years. Kathy Berman has also 
long been active in scouting, having served as a Cub Scout leader, Girl 
Scout leader, and Troop Organizer for the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout 
Council. Along with her husband, Kathy has dedicated herself to Temple 
Bat Yahm, where she served as Sisterhood Co-President for three years. 
She has also served as Scrip Chair, Gala Reservation Chair, Campership 
Chair, and as a singer in the Temple choir.
  Together, Dr. Lee and Kathy Berman worked diligently to create a new 
expanded campus and Torah learning center at Temple Bat Yahm. Their 
dedication to the realization of this goal has not gone unnoticed and, 
through their leadership, their dream will soon become a reality. In 
recognition of their invaluable service, Kathy and Lee will receive the 
distinguished Spirit of Life Award from Temple Bat Yahm at its annual 
Gala Dinner Dance, Vision 2000. This honor represents the exemplary 
dedication of Lee and Kathy to improve both Temple Bat Yahm and our 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, may we ask our distinguished colleagues to join me in 
extending our gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Lee and Kathy Berman 
for their dedicated service to our community.

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