[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E606-E607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MADELEINE H. BERMAN

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise today to 
recognize Madeleine H. Berman, as the Detroit Zoological Society 
establishes the Madeleine Berman Academy for Humane Education. The 
Academy has been established in recognition of both a generous grant 
from the Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Support Foundation and 
Madeleine ``Madge'' Berman's lifelong commitment to the promotion of 
the Arts and Humanities.
  Madge is a Detroit native, who has worked tirelessly on behalf of the 
Arts in Metro Detroit, the State of Michigan and, indeed, the Nation. 
She was a pioneer in the establishment of a number of activities and 
organizations, both locally and state-wide, now recognized as 
``institutions'' of our art community. As a member of New Detroit's 
Arts Committee, she helped establish the first Detroit Arts Council and 
served as one of the seven original members of that board. She 
pioneered efforts for the Legendary WTVS Public Television Auction and 
she participated in creating the Friends of WDET, Detroit Public Radio. 
She served for almost a decade on the Michigan Council of the Arts.
  In 1984, President Clinton appointed her to the President's Committee 
for the Arts and Humanities. In addition to many other boards,

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she presently serves on the Board of the Michigan Humane Society where 
she works with public schools in humane educational work.
  Madge's most recent endeavor wonderfully melds her concern for the 
animals that share our world, her focus on involving children in 
creative efforts, and her background in the Arts. The Madeleine Berman 
Academy for Humane Education seeks to provide a forum, through 
innovative educational programs and creatie activities, where children 
can explore and learn to respect the intricate connections between 
animals and humans.
  I know my colleagues join me in celebrating and honoring Madge's 
admirable endeavors. Her husband, Bill Berman, has been a bright beacon 
of community involvement and philanthropic work. Together, they have 
tremendously enriched our communities and the lives of countless 
children. We know that their work will endure for many years to come.

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