[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E904]
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                  TRIBUTE TO TONI AND JOHN A. SCHULMAN

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I ask my 
colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Toni and John Schulman, my 
good friends who will be honored this evening by the American Jewish 
Committee. They will be presented with the prestigious 2001 Social 
Concern Award for their many contributions and tireless efforts to help 
others, especially children.
  The American Jewish Committee is dedicated to the protection of civil 
and religious rights worldwide and its members take pride in honoring 
individuals who actively participate and generously give their time to 
this effort. The AJC's Social Concern Award recognizes the 
contributions and accomplishments of individuals who dedicate their 
time and good works to improve the lives of people in their community. 
Toni and John Schulman embody the spirit of this award and are role 
models for all of us.
  Toni and John have given their love, energy and devotion to better 
the quality of life for children of all religious, racial and ethnic 
backgrounds. They are people of enormous integrity, great generosity 
and myriad accomplishments. I have had the pleasure of knowing the 
Schulmans for many years and have worked with John on a number of 
issues of concern to Warner Bros., where he serves as Executive Vice 
President and General Counsel.
  John is a member of the Board of Directors of Bet Zedek Legal 
Services, California Legal Corps and the Constitutional Rights 
Foundation, and is involved with the Youth Law Center. All of these 
organizations provide free services, legal counseling and many other 
beneficial services for children.
  Toni is a Trustee of both United Friends of the Children and the 
Alliance for Children's Rights. United Friends annually helps thousands 
of Los Angeles children who are victims of abuse, abandonment or 
neglect. The Alliance is the City's only free legal service 
organization devoted entirely to helping children living in poverty.
  Toni and John are, to put it simply, wonderful people who give 
unstintingly to others. I am honored to express the gratitude of the 
community for their tireless service and to congratulate them on this 
recognition of their outstanding work. Please join me in saluting Toni 
and John Schulman for their many important and praiseworthy endeavors.

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