[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 107 (Friday, July 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S8381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MAX M. FISHER

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, Max M. Fisher was honored last 
night in Detroit at the National Republican Leadership Award Dinner. 
Unfortunately, votes here in the Senate prevented me from attending. I 
am particularly sorry to have missed this event because I hold Max in 
the highest possible esteem. Max Fisher's life exemplifies all that is 
good about our Nation and our people.
  Max joined with two partners to form his own oil company, Aurora 
Gasoline, in 1933, only 3 years after graduating from college. He 
became chairman of the board of Aurora in 1957 and went on to serve on 
the board of directors of Marathon oil in 1962. Max has served on the 
board of directors of numerous corporations and continues to serve on 
the boards of Comerica and Sotheby's.
  I can think of no man who has done more for his community than Max 
Fisher. He has served as founding chairman of Detroit Renaissance, 
founding member and former chairman of New Detroit, member of the board 
of Sinai Hospital, and in numerous other responsible positions helping 
individuals and communities.
  Central to Max's philanthropic mission has been his heroic efforts on 
behalf of Israel and world Jewry. He has served as chairman of the 
board of governors of the reconstituted Jewish Agency in Jerusalem, 
General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, Chairman of the Board of 
United Israel Appeal, and President of the Council of Jewish 
Federations and Welfare Funds.
  In political life as well, Max has made great contributions. He has 
been an advisor and supporter of the last four Republican Presidents. 
In addition, he has been a supporter of the Republican National 
Committee for more than 40 years.
  We on the Republican side of the aisle owe our own special debt to 
Max. But all of America, as well as Israel and numerous persons around 
the world, owe him our thanks. With this statement I pay tribute to a 
great man, whose life's efforts demonstrate the awesome impact one 
individual can have on his surroundings.

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