[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 150 (Monday, September 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING EUGENE W. SULZBERGER

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 2023

  Mr. SWALWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Judge Eugene W. 
Sulzberger of Dade County, Florida, for his more than 60 years 
practicing law in the state of Florida and commitment to the Dade 
County community.
  Eugene was born on July 12, 1926, in Sheepshead Bay, New York. ln 
1941, his family moved to Florida where Eugene graduated from Miami 
Beach Senior High School in 1944. Upon graduation, Eugene enlisted in 
the Navy, serving over 2 years in the Atlantic with the 12th Naval 
District Pacific Command during World War II.
  After his discharge, Eugene enrolled in the University of Miami 
Business School and graduated from the University of Miami Law School 
in 1951, a proud Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity member.
  In 1952, Eugene was appointed as a Municipal Judge in Miami, Florida, 
at the age of 26, making him the youngest judge in the state. In 1954, 
the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized Eugene as 1 of 10 
outstanding young people in the state.
  Also during this time, Eugene met his wife of over 60 years, 
Beverley. Beverley was the former President of the Miami Beach Board of 
Realtors and has worked by Eugene's side giving back to the Miami 
community. They instilled in their children, Gene and Eric, a love and 
commitment to service. This included working with the Miami Children's 
Hospital Foundation, Gable Stage, the University of Miami, the Our Fund 
Foundation, and many other Miami charities.
  Eugene was deeply committed to engaging his community, serving as the 
President of the North Shore Kiwanis Club, and sitting on the Board of 
Directors for the Boy Scouts of Florida.
  He was also a strong supporter of education. He served as a trustee 
for Miami Country Day School, trustee and charman of the board of 
directors for St. Thomas University, a member of the Grand Founders of 
the University of Miami, a member of the Society of Founders of Barry 
University. In 1983, he received the Champion of Higher Independent 
Education in Florida (CHIEF) Award from the Presidents of Independent 
Colleges and Universities of Florida.
  For over 60 years, Eugene has remained committed to serving others, 
whether in the Armed Forces, the courtroom, or one of the many 
community organizations he was involved in. May we celebrate and honor 
Eugene and others like him for actively working to improve their 
communities.

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