[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2088]
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 ELI HERTZ HONORED FOR FOSTERING COMMERCIAL TIES BETWEEN UNITED STATES 
                               AND ISRAEL

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, November 1, 1995

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues the achievements of Eli Hertz. Mr. Hertz will be honored 
on November 8 by the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
for his work in fostering commercial ties between the United States and 
Israel.
  Mr. Speaker, since its establishment in 1953, the America-Israel 
Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been a major force behind the 
growth of trade and investment between the United States and Israel. 
Now in its 42d year, the Chamber counts among its members today's 
leading consumer, industrial and financial companies. Its effectiveness 
as a non-political, nonprofit organization has resulted in closer ties 
between our two great countries.
  Mr. Speaker, the chamber could hardly have picked a more deserving 
honoree. Eli Hertz has been a leader in the personal computer industry 
for well over a decade. As the founder and President of the Hertz 
Technology Group, Eli is responsible for the overall management, 
strategic planning and new product development of one of the most 
highly successful companies in the industry.
  The fact that the Hertz computer corporation has won numerous awards 
for design excellence and outstanding performance and technical support 
is a testament to Eli's vision and leadership.
  In addition, Eli is a bestselling author, having written several 
highly successful books, including ``Now That I Have Os/2 2.0 On My 
Computer, What Do I Do Next?'', as well as many thoughtful industry-
related articles.
  Eli also authored the chapter on Science and Technology of ``Partners 
for Change: How U.S.-Israel Cooperation Can Benefit America,'' 
detailing the promises of technology in Israel. This important book 
promotes ways in which our two countries can build on our shared values 
and mutual interests.
  But Eli doesn't just write about United States-Israel economic 
cooperation. In 1991, his company established a subsidiary in Israel, 
and this year the Hertz Technology group's exports to Israel will 
exceed $2.5 million. Eli is also a director of the Jerusalem-based Har 
Hotzvim Incubator project for hi-tech start up companies.
  Eli gives his time freely to many important groups and causes, 
including his service on the Executive Committee of the American-Israel 
Public Affairs Committee, as Chairman of the American-Israeli 
Cooperative Enterprise, and on the Executive Committee of the America 
Israel Friendship League.
  It is indicative of his generous and caring nature that Eli has 
donated personal computers and computer consulting services to youth 
and disadvantaged children in this country and overseas. In particular, 
he contributed computers and technical assistance to three grade 
schools in Israel and four schools in Morocco.
   Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to learn that individuals who 
have given so much to our country and the world will be recognized for 
the work that they do. So I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Eli Hertz for his well-deserved honor and in wishing him 
many more years of success.

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