[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 136 (Monday, September 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 26, 1994]
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                 HONORING ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH FISHER

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 26, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues an important event which will take place this evening, 
Monday, September 26, 1994, at Andrews Air Force Base. This ceremony 
will mark a very special dedication of the 18th Zachary and Elizabeth 
M. Fisher House, as well as a celebration of Mr. Fisher's birthday.
  Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher have amassed an extensive list of 
accomplishments and charitable endeavors. Their many educational and 
benevolent services distinguish the Fishers as truly extraordinary 
citizens with a deep-seated dedication to helping others. Their 
contributions include the creation of the Fisher House program which 
provides comfortable homes on military bases for families of 
hospitalized military personnel. Over 10,000 people stay in Fisher 
Houses each year, and by the end of next year, the Fishers hope to have 
25 Fisher Houses open. These houses enable families of hospitalized 
servicemen and servicewomen to stay near the medical facility, free of 
charge, in order to be near their loved ones during difficult times.
  The Fishers have also established the Intrepid Museum Foundation and 
Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum in New York City, as well as the Zachary 
and Elizabeth M. Fisher Medical Foundation, which funds research in the 
fight against Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, Zachary and Elizabeth 
Fisher have provided great support for our military personnel through 
the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Armed Services Foundation, offers 
of scholarship funds for U.S. armed services personnel and their 
dependents, and personal financial help for families of military 
personnel lost in defense of our Nation. For these, we are certainly 
all indebted.
  To include every contribution Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher have made 
during their impressive careers would be impossible in just one speech 
in the Congressional Record. Without a doubt, they have demonstrated 
substantial contributions to our community and our Nation, and I 
applaud their efforts. The Fisher House dedication on September 26 will 
represent a small way in which to show our support and appreciation for 
their remarkable efforts and achievements.

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