[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 154 (Thursday, November 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2042]
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      COMMENDING DAVID AND META KLEIMAN FOR THEIR CIVIC COMMITMENT

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                           HON. JULIA CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 8, 2001

  Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, these are times to especially 
honor civic commitment of the sort that serves as powerful example to 
all Americans. Today I am privileged to commend to the nation two 
distinguished citizens of Indianapolis, Indiana, David and Meta 
Kleiman, who will be specially honored this evening at the 
Indianapolis-Israel Dinner of State.
  True friends of the city, the Kleimans have lived their lives as 
models of civic virtue for all to emulate. David has served on many 
Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Federation of which he was 
president from 1981-84. He has also served as president of the JCCA, 
the Indiana Jewish Historical Society, and B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 58.
  A leading partner with the law firm Dann, Pecar, Newman & Kleiman, 
Mr. Kleiman's life has featured even greater commitment to the 
community at large, including distinguished service as Chairman of 
United Way, President of the Indiana Repertory Theater and leadership 
roles in diverse Indianapolis community organizations of great value to 
the life of the city.
  Meta stands with David in her own commitment to civic virtue. She has 
served as President of IHC's Sisterhood and has chaired the Federation 
Women's Division and the Federation's Committee on Aging. Her advocacy 
for the elderly was marked, as well, by her service as President of 
Park Regency. On the national stage, Meta has served on the boards of 
the Association of Reform Zionists of America and the National 
Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, chairing the Sisterhood's Israel 
Committee.
  The Kleimans have been recognized in their home community with the 
Mossler Community Service award and the Ivan Chalfie award, important 
honors in the city of Indianapolis. In addition, Meta has received the 
L.L. Goodman award and David has been recognized as B'nai B'rith Man of 
the Year.
  Individually and together, the Kleimans'contributions to the United 
States, to Indiana, to Indianapolis and to Indiana's 10th Congressional 
District are in the highest tradition of selfless public service. I 
ask, Mr. Speaker, that you and my colleagues in the People's House join 
in commending each of the Kleimans for their lives of service, 
celebrating their civic virtue and commitment.

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