[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL GOLDBLATT

 Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Michael Goldblatt, who was recently honored as Citizen of the Year by 
the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.
  A longtime civic leader and lifelong resident of Norwich, CT, Michael 
has utilized his passion for antique cars and ice skating to help 
better the local community.
  In 1986 he founded the Eastern Connecticut Antique Auto Show. 
Currently in its 12th year, the show serves as one of the largest and 
most successful fund-raising events for the chamber of commerce. Today, 
he is still on the show's executive board and is its chief technical 
judge.
  What's more, he was the catalyst for efforts to build the Norwich 
Municipal Ice Rink, which today is home for the New England Sharks 
Double A youth hockey program.
  Starting with virtually no financial resources, Michael mobilized 
local officials and helped raise millions of dollars to make his dream 
of a year-round, fully enclosed ice rink a reality.
  Michael Goldblatt also serves as treasurer of the Norwich Community 
Development Corp. and has been a member of the board of directors for 
the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, the Norwich Recreation 
Advisory Board, and the Connecticut Society of CPA's.
  In all his endeavors, Michael has been a tremendous asset to both the 
city of Norwich and to the entire State of Connecticut. His 
humanitarian and altruistic efforts are an example that all Americans 
should emulate.
  I commend the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce on their fine 
choice and I once again congratulate Michael on his selection as 
Citizen of the Year. He is a deserving choice.

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