[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26189]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          HONORING RUTH HARTER

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2000

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I bring to the attention of my 
colleagues the outstanding work of Ruth Harter. On Sunday, December 3, 
Ruth received the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Anti-
Defamation League. As someone who has worked closely with the ADL in 
its efforts to promote tolerance and combat hatred and prejudice, I am 
pleased that this prominent organization has chosen to honor Ruth.
  For over twenty years, Ruth has distinguished herself as a tireless 
community activist. Among other positions, Ruth served with distinction 
as Santa Barbara's Chairwoman of the Anti-Defamation League from 1986-
1998 and is currently Chairwoman Emeritus and ADL National 
Commissioner. Additionally, Ruth is a founding-board member for both 
Beyond Tolerance and Latino-Jewish Roundtable. She is also a member of 
the Civic Light Opera, life member of Hadassah, and a sustaining member 
of the Women's Board of the Art Museum.
  Ruth also served as a member of the Grand Jury from 1987-1988. After 
serving on the Grand Jury she was appointed by the Superior Court to 
serve on the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission for the 
County of Santa Barbara from 1988-1999. During her tenure as 
chairwoman, from 1995-1996, she helped to develop the ``Youth and the 
Law'' program which is presently being taught in most 7th grade or 
Middle Schools in Santa Barbara County. For her efforts, Ruth was 
honored by the Superior Court in 1997 and 1999.
  Ruth and her husband, Jerry, are founding board members of several 
organizations and active supporters of many charities. I believe that 
Ruth Harter's service to her community is an example for our nation, 
and I am very proud of her accomplishments.

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