[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9448]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO PAUL DENSEN

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Paul 
Densen on his 80th birthday, which is on August 8. I want to honor Paul 
not simply because he has reached a milestone, but because his life has 
been a model of public service and philanthropy.
  After fighting for his country in World War II, he headed a major 
packaging corporation until the 1970's. His philosophy has always been 
that success obligates us to give something back to the society that 
enabled us to succeed. When we succeed, we owe something to our 
community and to those who may be less fortunate. Densen's record of 
philanthropy and community service confirms that attitude.
  He is associate governor of the international board of governors of 
the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a member of the board of 
directors and a vice-president of the American Friends of Hebrew 
University. He also serves as a board member of the Suburban Community 
Music Center in Madison, NJ.
  Paul has been a member of the board of directors of the National 
Conference of Christians and Jews, a member of the dialog committee on 
interreligious affairs at Seton Hall University, and a budget committee 
member for the Jewish Education Association. He was also president of 
the West Orange Charter Association and a member of the West Orange 
Economic Development Committee.
  Given this record, it's probably not surprising that it was public 
service which initially brought Paul and I together. Our first meeting 
took place decades ago, when we met to discuss the Lautenberg Center 
for General and Tumor Immunology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem-
Hadassah Medical School.
  Since 1976, Paul has been chairman of the center's endowment 
committee, and he has been a driving force in its development and 
volunteer recruitment efforts. Without Paul's dedication and 
leadership, the Lautenberg Center could not have achieved the 
remarkable history of success of which we are all so proud.
  Mr. President, many people have benefited from Paul Densen's work, 
and I have certainly benefited from our friendship. I congratulate Paul 
on his 80th birthday. Reaching this milestone is a cause for 
celebration. However, through his work, his public service and his 
civic involvement, Paul definitely proves that what's important isn't 
simply the years in our life, but the life in our years.

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