[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1146]
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                CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LYNNE WASSERMAN

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2023

  Mr. LIEU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Ms. Lynne 
Wasserman, a generous philanthropist in California's 36th Congressional 
District, who passed away on October 25, 2023.
  Ms. Wasserman was born on October 18, 1940, to Lew and Edith ``Edie'' 
Wasserman and was raised in Beverly Hills, California. After graduating 
from Beverly Hills High School, Ms. Wasserman pursued a degree in law. 
During her career, Ms. Wasserman worked at Salomon Brothers Investment 
Bank in New York and later became General Counsel to Jerry Weintraub's 
production company.
  Ms. Wasserman spent her retirement years as a philanthropist. Through 
her family's foundation, Ms. Wasserman proudly supported LA's Best, an 
after-school program that benefited children's social, emotional, and 
academic needs in the Los Angeles public school system. Ms. Wasserman 
was committed to electing more women to office and believed 
participating in the political process was an obligation to fulfill 
one's citizenship. While our country experienced political divisions, 
Ms. Wasserman always believed there was a candidate on the horizon 
somewhere who could bring unity and normalcy back to our country.
  Ms. Wasserman was a sports enthusiast and was not shy about 
expressing her allegiance to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers, and UCLA 
basketball and football. Ms. Wasserman is survived by her husband, 
Michael Powell, son, Casey Wasserman, daughter, Carol Leif, and three 
grandchildren. May her memory be a blessing to all who know her.

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