[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING DAN RATTINER, DISTINGUISHED NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER AND EDITOR

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 1995

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
in the Fifth Congressional District of New York and the citizens of 
Eastern Long Island in recognizing Dan Rattiner.
  For 35 years, Dan Rattiner has distinguished himself as a leading 
force in the Long Island newspaper industry as publisher and editor of 
Dan's Papers on the East End of Long Island.
  When Dan Rattiner founded Dan's Papers in 1960, he boldly accepted 
his own challenge to inform and educate Eastern Long Island residents 
of the important issues affecting their community.
  Throughout the years, Dan Rattiner has also served the East End with 
exceptional public service. Every year since 1979, Dan Rattiner has 
raised tens of thousands of dollars for charity through the annual 
Dan's Papers Potatohampton Minithon, a 10K race that occurs in 
Bridgehampton every Memorial Day weekend. From 1985 to 1993. Dan 
sponsored a summertime radio show in Manhattan entitled ``The Hampton 
Report,'' informing citizens throughout the New York Metropolitan area 
about the unique attributes and attractions of the East End. Presently, 
Dan hosts a New York City radio program, ``The Weekend Report,'' which 
also enlightens New Yorkers about the East End.
  In addition, Dan Rattiner has authored numerous books on the East 
End, including ``Dan's Book,'' ``Albert Einstein's Summer Vacation,'' 
and ``Who's Here: The Heart of the Hamptons.''
  Mr. Speaker, Dan Rattiner's achievements and contributions to the 
East End merit the special appreciation of the community, his friends, 
and his family.
  I ask all of my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me 
this day in recognizing Dan Rattiner for his generous contributions and 
dedicated service to the Long Island community.


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