[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
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              TRIBUTE TO ELINOR AND RANDOLPH GUGGENHEIMER

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 1997

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a 
respectful tribute to Elinor and Randolph Guggenheimer on the occasion 
of their 65th wedding anniversary. The Guggenheimers are graciously 
sharing their milestone this evening at a reception hosted by the 
Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City, Inc. [CSCS]. 
Elly and Randolph have both devoted their lives to helping others and 
making New York City a better place to live.
  Elly has spent most of her life volunteering her services to people 
of all ages and walks of life. She has played a significant role in 
improving many teenage girl's educations through her work with the 
Educational Alliance. Women have benefited from the organizations Elly 
has founded, including the National Women's Political Caucus, the New 
York Women's Forum, the National Women's Forum, the International 
Forum, and the New York Women's Agenda. Families have been afforded 
more options because of the Day Care Council of New York, the Day Care 
and Child Development Council of America, and the Child Care Action 
Campaign, all of which Elly founded.
  Elly has also been a vocal advocate for the Jewish and elderly 
communities through her trustee position at the Federation of Jewish 
Philanthropies, her founding of the Jewish Association for Services for 
the Aged and through CSCS, as founder and former executive director. 
Among her many other achievements, Elly has been commissioner of 
consumer affairs of New York City, a television anchor, and a member of 
the City Planning Commission.
  Randolph's contributions are equally impressive. He was almost solely 
responsible for the creation of the North General Hospital. Later, as 
chairman of the hospital's board, Randolph fought to save the troubled 
hospital from financial ruin. He has remained chairman of the board of 
the hospital, helping it survive and provide essential health care to 
the Harlem community. His leadership at the hospital also enabled the 
construction of a much-needed new medical facility at North General.
  Randolph has dedicated his time to a variety of other philanthropic 
organizations and led a distinguished legal and military career. He is 
also the former chairman of the board of Mills College of Education and 
the Westchester Symphony Orchestra.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise and join me in paying 
tribute to Elinor and Randolph Guggenheimer on their 65th wedding 
anniversary. The Guggenheimers are a couple whose dedication to each 
other and to the organizations they have founded and supported over the 
years should serve as a model of commitment to us all.

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