[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              GEORGE FELDENKREIS AND FAMILY TO BE HONORED

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 1997

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to join with The Simon 
Weisenthal Center in recognizing the achievements of Mr. George 
Feldenkreis and his family.
  On Sunday, March 16, 1997, the Simon Weisenthal Center will be 
celebrating this family's remarkable story. Thirty-six years ago, 
George Feldenkreis escaped the Castro dictatorship to come to the 
United States. With him were his one-year-old son, Oscar, and a 
daughter, Fanny, on the way.
  Like the thousands of refugees from oppression who came before them, 
all the Feldenkreis family members brought with them was a capacity for 
hard work and the desire to realize the American dream. Years of 
struggle were rewarded by success in the business world and the respect 
of his peers. George Feldenkreis, as head of Supreme International, is 
a leader in the American apparel industry. Additionally, he heads 
Carfel Inc., which deals with the importation and distribution of auto 
parts.
  George Feldenkreis chose to give back to his community by lending his 
considerable talent and energy to civic causes. He served as a leader 
for Temple Menorah and the Hispanic Heritage Committee, as well as 
president of the Cuban Hebrew Division of the Greater Miami Jewish 
Federation for 7 years. He currently serves as a vice president of the 
federation.
  In addition to giving their father six grandchildren, both of George 
Feldenkreis's two children, together with their spouses, contribute to 
the success of the family enterprises. Oscar serves as president and 
CEO and Fanny and her husband, Salomon Hanono, also serve in prominent 
positions in the firm. Oscar and his wife, Ellen, together with Fanny 
and her husband also carry forward the family tradition of service. 
Fanny and Salomon give their time to the Michael Ann Russell Jewish 
Community Center and the Samuel Hillel Community Day School. Oscar and 
Ellen work on behalf of Temple Menorah, the Lehrman Day School and 
Israel Bonds.
  Mr. Speaker I ask the House to join with me and The Simon Weisenthal 
Center in recognizing a family whose achievements have realized the 
American dream.

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