[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO HERBERT COHEN

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
good friend and great Vermonter, Herbert Cohen. Herbert died 
unexpectedly on July 27, 1997 at the age of 67.
  A respected entrepreneur in Rutland, Herbert owned and operated 
Vermont Contract Furnishings along with his wife Sandy. His business 
focused on interior designs for the condominium and vacation home 
markets. Accordingly, he was selected to provide these services for the 
1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid.
  Herbert was a member of the board for Rutland's Regional Medical 
Center and was selected to act as president for the local Chamber of 
Commerce. In recognition of his outstanding achievements and dedication 
to the people of Vermont, Herbert was named ``Citizen of the Year'' in 
1987.
  Herbert played an integral role in Rutland's revitalization. Through 
his efforts in restoring one of the areas most prominent storefronts, 
Herbert has left a lasting impression upon residents and visitors alike 
that will be slow to fade.
  Mr. President, I would like to extend my condolences to his family 
and friends.

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