[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 43 (Monday, April 14, 1997)] [Senate] [Pages S3132-S3133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO ZVI H. MUSCALMr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Zvi Muscal, an exemplary businessman from Philadelphia and an outstanding community leader. Last December, the American-Jewish Community presented the 1996 Civic Achievement Award to Zvi Muscal, and I had the distinct honor of delivering the keynote address at his presentation dinner. In 1979, Zvi left his beloved Israeli homeland to start a branch of Bank Hapoalim in Philadelphia. Like many who came to this country before him, Zvi came to America with a dream and a strong work ethic. As the bank grew under his leadership, Zvi dedicated himself to many organizations which had a major impact on the Philadelphia community. Serving on the International City Steering Committee, the World Affairs Council, and the Philadelphia-Israel Economic Development Corp., which later became the Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Zvi has been a tireless advocate for business development in Philadelphia. Additionally, he has worked zealously to promote the city's cultural affairs and to support many important nonprofit organizations. In fact, the city of Philadelphia recognized Zvi's outstanding achievements and contributions by proclaiming May 19, 1985, Zvi Muscal Day. Since then, Zvi has undertaken several business ventures. For instance, he started PhilTrade, Inc., an international trading company. Later, he and other business leaders founded the First Executive Bank. Zvi served as the bank's chief executive officer until June, 1996, when it merged with the First Republic Bank. Today, Zvi is the chairman of this institution. As Zvi climbed the ladder of success, he strengthened his commitment to [[Page S3133]] the community and his ardent devotion to Philadelphia. He currently serves on the board of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, the Philadelphia International Airport Advisory Council, the Community Bank Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Operation Smile-Philadelphia Chapter, the Police Athletic League, the Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Elwyn Jerusalem, the Solomon Schecter Day School, and the Gesu School of Philadelphia. Mr. President, I salute Mr. Muscal for his achievements in business and in the community at large. I ask that my colleagues join me in wishing Zvi Muscal and his family all the best. ____________________