[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 89 (Friday, May 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     MEMORIAL TO SEYMOUR B. DURST, FATHER OF THE NATIONAL DEBT CLOCK

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                            HON. DAVID MINGE

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 1995
  Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the passing of a remarkable person and dedicated citizen, Mr. Seymour 
Durst. the son of an Austrian immigrant, Seymour Durst became a 
successful developer of commercial real estate in New York City. But he 
will probably be best remembered as the individual responsible for 
installing the national debt clock in Times Square in New York City in 
1988. Due to his intense personal commitment to making all Americans 
aware of the silent and evergrowing danger of our national debt and its 
attendant interest costs, Mr. Durst sponsored the national debt clock 
from his private means from 1988 until today. In honor of his 
dedication to keeping citizens conscious of the national debt, the 
national debt clock will remain in Times Square as a reminder of our 
responsibility to our children and our country.


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