REMEMBERING BEVERLEY ROBERTA SULZBERGER

REMEMBERING BEVERLEY ROBERTA SULZBERGER

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E5] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING BEVERLEY ROBERTA SULZBERGER ______ HON. ERIC SWALWELL of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Mr. SWALWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Beverley Roberta Sulzberger, a dedicated Floridian, trailblazer in the modeling industry, and philanthropist, on the occasion of her passing on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, on September 22, 1936, Beverley's family relocated to South Florida during her teenage years in the 1950's. Her remarkable beauty and charisma led her to a career in print and photo modeling, where she gained widespread recognition for her grace and charm. In the 1950's, Beverley became one of the pioneering Tupperware ladies and models, an image immortalized in Alison J. Clarke's book, ``Tupperware: The Promise of Plastic in 1950's America,'' published by the Smithsonian Institution Press. Her presence was also a familiar sight on billboards along Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, and promoting tourism for Nassau, Bahamas, as a swimsuit model. Beverley's cinematic journey included a role in Frank Capra's ``A Hole in the Head,'' and her modeling career took her to New York, where she graced the runway for renowned designers, including Lilly Dache. In 1962, Beverley met Judge Eugene W. Sulzberger, her future husband, and their whirlwind romance led to marriage in 1963 at Church by the Sea in Bal Harbour, Florida. They built a life together in North Miami, raising two sons. Beverley's passion for real estate culminated in her election as President of the Miami Beach Association of Realtors in 1992. Beyond her professional achievements, Beverley's philanthropic efforts included co-founding the Women's Auxiliary at St. Thomas University and funding nursing scholarships at the University of Miami and Barry University. Her dedication to education and community welfare left a lasting impact on many. Beverley's legacy is one of warmth, love, and unwavering support for her family, who deeply cherish her memory. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Eugene W. Sulzberger; her sons, Eugene C. Sulzberger and Eric W. Sulzberger; her sister, Patricia Kyle; and her brother, Edwin Leonard. ____________________