[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 28, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2098]
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IN RECOGNITION OF PETER TILLES RECEIVING THE HUMANITARIAN AWARD OF THE 
                          PEDERSEN-KRAG CENTER

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 28, 1997

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
and the friends of the Pedersen-Krag Center as they honor Peter Tilles 
as the recipient of their Humanitarian Award on this their 40th 
anniversary. The Pedersen-Krag Center, founded in 1957 is a State 
licensed nonprofit outpatient mental health and chemical dependency 
agency offering a full continuum of services to Long Islanders of all 
ages.
  Peter Tilles represents the true humanitarian who, despite 
significant business and family commitments, has always been able to 
devote considerable time and resources to serving a variety of 
communities in need of leadership and resources. In the area of 
building development, Peter has built and managed millions of square 
feet of office space on Long Island. Nassau Crossways International 
Plaza and the Big ``H'' Shopping Center in Huntington serve as examples 
of his expertise in this area.
  Yet in the field of philanthropy and civic involvement, Peter has 
compiled an equally impressive record. He is an active trustee of the 
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, has chaired the golf tournaments of 
the March of Dimes, the Coalition on Child Abuse and Neglect, and the 
Tilles Center's Swing for Kids Program. In addition, he serves as a 
trustee of the Planting Fields Arboretum, is a member of the advisory 
board of Title Guarantee and a committee member of Israel Bonds.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
to join with me and the Pedersen-Krag Center in saluting Peter Tilles. 
It is the goodwill and support generated by Peter Tilles that has 
helped countless patients of the center find the compassion and 
stability so necessary to enhance and fulfill their lives.

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