[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10501]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    TRIBUTE TO AL AND MARGE FISHMAN, CHAMPIONS OF PEACE AND JUSTICE

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the Peace Action organization of Michigan is 
a group dedicated to abolishing nuclear weapons and maintaining peace 
in the world through citizen action. On Sunday June 10, 2001, as Peace 
Action of Michigan hosts their tribute to Al and Marge Fishman, the 
citizens of Michigan who share and embrace the values of the Fishmans, 
will gather to honor these two lifelong champions of peace and justice.
  Al, born in Los Angeles, California, and Marge, born in Fairpoint, 
Ohio were brought together by common values and interests. They met in 
1950 and were married the next year. Both have strong feelings about 
civil rights, nuclear war, and global banning of nuclear weapons. For 
over 50 years, they have worked in their community for peace and 
justice. Together, they have been active in Michigan politics as part 
of many UAW posts, women's organizations, and most recently Peace 
Action of Michigan. Al now serves on the National Board of Directors 
for Peace Action, and Marge is active with the Women's Conference of 
Concerns and the Detroit Branch of Women's International League of 
Peace and Freedom.
  I applaud Peace Action of Michigan and the Fishmans for their 
leadership, commitment, and service. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
saluting Al and Marge Fishman and pay tribute to them, together with 
Peace Action of Michigan in continuing the fight for peace and justice.

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