[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 161 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JAMES FELDMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 3, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Dr. James 
Feldman, a profoundly respected, inspiring and beloved figure to 
countless students, colleagues, friends and family. His career at 
Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music in Berea spanned thirty-
two years, during which time he molded young talent in music theory, 
composition and performance as well as coaching, mentoring and 
encouraging students in every aspect of life.
  James Feldman was born and raised in Rochester, New York. His passion 
from childhood was music. He earned his MA from the Eastman School of 
Music at the University of Rochester. He was awarded his PhD in Music 
Theory from Kent State University and became a full professor at BW.
  Jim has always strived to live in accordance with the ethical 
principles of Judaism and has been active in religious community life. 
He met his wife, Charlotte, while playing piano at their synagogue in 
Rochester. Together with Charlotte and their two sons, Benjamin and 
Joel, he moved to Berea in 1975 to begin his teaching career at BW. He 
was active in Beth Israel-West Temple co-writing and producing yearly 
musicals with Charlotte that elicited enthusiastic reviews citing their 
ingenuity and delicious sense of humor.
  Dr. Feldman was diagnosed with ALS in the fall of 2007. He braved a 
difficult teaching semester and went on disability in 2008.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in tribute to Jim 
Feldman, who has dedicated his life's work to his students and his 
family.

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