[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. MAHMOUD FAHMY

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to offer my warm 
congratulations to Dr. Mahmoud H. Fahmy of Dallas, PA who will be 
honored by his colleagues, friends, and family at a testimonial dinner 
this evening. Dr. Fahmy has recently retired from Wilkes University in 
Wilkes-Barre, PA where he spent 30 years of his professional life. 
Although formally retired from Wilkes University, Dr. Fahmy is 
currently the President of his own business, serves as chairman of the 
Luzerne County Community College Board of Trustees, and is a member of 
countless community service organizations.
  I have had the pleasure of personally knowing Dr. Fahmy and 
appreciating his dedication, not only to domestic educational 
endeavors, but to international projects as well. Dr. Fahmy's exemplary 
duty and service to the community at large has earned him the great 
respect of his colleagues, friends, and family. I would like to join 
them in commending him for his dedication to his community and to his 
profession. Dedicating one's career to education is something very 
special and should be recognized by all of us who enjoy the fruits of 
this great country.
  The State of Pennsylvania is very lucky to have Dr. Fahmy amongst its 
citizens, and should be very proud of his accomplishments. I would like 
to conclude by extending to him my best wishes for a happy retirement 
and much success in his future endeavors.

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