[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12002]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO SHERRY FREDMAN

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2005

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary 
contributions of Sherry Fredman, the Nursery School Principal at Temple 
Israel of Hollywood. Sherry is being honored for her ten years of 
dedicated service to our community at Temple Israel's Annual Gala on 
June 11, 2005.
  Sherry began her impressive career at Temple Israel in 1995 when she 
was recruited to teach at the Temple Israel Day School. Two years 
later, Sherry became the Day School's Resource Coordinator. In this 
capacity, she served as the administrative designee and After School 
Enrichment Coordinator. Sherry developed and created Temple Israel's 
summer ``Camp Simcha'' which she directed in its initial years to great 
success. In her many-faceted role in the Day School, Sherry 
incorporated enrichment and remediation within the general studies of 
the curricula at the school.
  Sherry's love of children and enthusiasm for her community has 
translated into a significant growth of the school in many exciting 
ways. She has a strong background and expertise in early childhood 
development as well as strong marketing and administrative talents.
  She has expanded the number of classrooms during her tenure and has 
incorporated a successful afternoon track at the school. Under her 
direction, the Saturday morning TOT Shabbat service has grown to 
standing room only for the grandparents, parents and children who 
eagerly participate. Sherry has also expanded the parenting education 
center. Next year, enrollment in the school is expected to grow to 156 
students with 100 more on the waiting list.
  Sherry is a member of the National Association for the Education of 
Young Children (NAEYC) as well as a board member and recording 
secretary of the Association for Early Jewish Education (AEJE) and the 
Early Childhood Director's Organization.
  Our community owes Sherry a debt of gratitude for her tremendous 
dedication to Temple Israel of Hollywood and particularly its children. 
Her achievements and record of accomplishments are truly outstanding. I 
ask my colleagues to join me and Temple Israel of Hollywood in 
extending our appreciation for her contributions.

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