[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 22, 1994)]
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                         TRIBUTE TO ABE POLLIN

 Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise today to salute a 
distinguished citizen of the State of Maryland, Mr. Abe Pollin. In 
recognition of his lifetime of work in furthering the bond of 
friendship between Israel and the United States, the Joint Commission 
on the American Promenade in Israel has named Abe Pollin the founding 
father from the State of Maryland for the American Promenade.
  The American Promenade is a privately funded national park located at 
the gateway to Jerusalem, whose purpose is to commemorate the unique 
bond of friendship between the two countries. It will consist of 50 
marble monuments bearing the flags and official seals of the 50 States, 
and the United States-Israel Friendship Botanical Garden featuring 
Biblical and State trees and flowers. An outstanding personality from 
each State will be honored by the Joint Commission as a founding 
father, whose name will be permanently inscribed on the monument along 
with the names of the current Governor and U.S. Senators.
  In selecting Abe Pollin for this honor, the Joint Commission is now 
recognizing something that we in Maryland have known for quite a 
while--that this is a man whose accomplishments in business, in his 
community, and in public affairs will long be remembered.
  As the owner of two professional sports franchises, the Washington 
Bullets basketball team and the Washington Capitols hockey team, Abe 
Pollin has brought national recognition to the Baltimore/Washington 
market and generated excitement and pride in the accomplishments of its 
teams. As the operator of a very successful home building company and 
the director of a local savings and loan, Abe Pollin has directly 
contributed to the local economy and enabled many Marylanders to own 
their own homes. Finally, as a member of the board of directors for the 
United Jewish Appeal, the National Jewish Hospital, the Jewish 
Community Center, and the John F. Kennedy Cultural Center, Abe Pollin 
has shown his concern over many years for the spiritual, cultural, and 
material needs of his community.
  Mr. President, I believe the Joint Commission made a wise decision. I 
salute my good friend, Abe Pollin, and I urge my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating him on his selection for this prestigious 
honor.

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