[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
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IN TRIBUTE TO DR. BOSHRA MAKAR ON HIS RETIREMENT AS A PROFESSOR AT ST. 
                   PETER'S COLLEGE IN JERSEY CITY, NJ

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Boshra 
Makar, as he retires from his position as professor at Saint Peter's 
College in Jersey City, NJ. Dr. Boshra Makar is an exceptional human 
being who has dedicated 48 years to teaching students around the world. 
He is a pioneer in his field of mathematics and his work has been 
widely recognized.
  Dr. Boshra Makar was the youngest graduate of his class and graduated 
No. 1 from Cairo University in 1947. He received a fellowship and began 
to teach at Cairo University while he was studying for his masters in 
mathematics. In 1995 he received his Ph.D. in mathematics.
  Throughout his 48-year teaching career, Dr. Boshra Makar has spent 
time visiting, and teaching in universities around the world including 
Egypt, Russia, and Lebanon. In 1962 he was invited to attend a 
scientific exchange program at Moscow University. After teaching in 
Moscow, he spent several years teaching in Lebanon at the American 
University of Beirut. He then migrated to the United States to teach at 
Michigan Technological University. In 1967, Dr. Boshra Makar moved to 
Jersey City to teach graduate and undergraduate students at Saint 
Peter's College.
  He has not only distinguished himself as a teacher, but as a scholar. 
Dr. Boshra Makar has published over 20 research papers in leading 
mathematical journals throughout the world. He has published articles 
in prestigious journals such as the Bulletin des Sciences Mathematiques 
in Paris, and for the American Mathematical Society. Dr. Boshra Makar 
has written research papers in the fields of functional analysis, 
complex variables, algebra, and cryptology.
  Dr. Boshra Makar's accomplishments have been acknowledged in numerous 
reference works such as Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, 
Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in Education, Who's Who in Technology, 
and Personnage Contemporanei (Academia Italia). He has touched many 
lives with his dedication and commitment to scholarly pursuits.
  Dr. Boshra Makar is truly an outstanding citizen, and I am very proud 
to have him living and working in my district. His contributions will 
be remembered through his publications, which will inspire future 
mathematicians. Even though he is retiring from teaching at Saint 
Peter's College I know he will remain an active citizen, and scholar. 
Please join me in wishing Dr. Boshra Makar a happy retirement.


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