[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E446]
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                        TRIBUTE TO HERB SWARZMAN

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Herb 
Swarzman, a leader in Florida's gulf coast community. This past 
weekend, Herb was honored by the Tampa Committee of AIPAC for his years 
of service to the organization and to Israel.
  Since his first trip to Israel in 1978, Herb has been a tireless 
advocate for the Israeli people and the Israeli-American partnership. 
Herb has served as a liaison between leaders in the two governments, 
including working with Florida leaders like Representatives Michael 
Bilirakis and Senator Connie Mack.
  I have gotten to personally know Herb and his lovely wife Joyce over 
the years, and I can tell you that Herb is a great credit to our 
community.
  In addition to his work strengthening ties between America and 
Israel, Herb has taken a leadership role serving his fellow Florida 
citizens. Whether it is helping to raise funds for the Retired Enlisted 
Association, Dartmouth's alumni association or getting involved in 
local veterans' advocacy organizations, Herb's energy and commitment to 
the region is unmatched.
  Herb has also established himself as a leader in Israeli-American 
relations over the past 30 years. He currently serves as chairman of 
the AIPAC Tampa Bay Committee, a member of the AIPAC Executive 
Committee, chairman of the Florida Institute, and a board member and 
executive committee member of the Tampa Jewish Federation.
  Mr. Speaker, it is because of Herb's dedication to the Israeli-
American partnership that he was honored by the Tampa Committee for 
AIPAC. Herb is not just a dedicated family man, but also a proud and 
productive American and a walking tribute to the Israeli spirit and to 
AIPAC's goal of education.

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