[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1073-E1074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF GRAND CHANCELLOR SIR WILLIAM D. RUBIN

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 1998

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today as we 
commend our dear friend and leader, one of the pillars of our 
community, Grand Chancellor William Rubin.
  Born and raised in Brooklyn, Grand Chancellor Rubin was educated in 
the New York Public School System, graduating from New Utrecht High 
School, and completing Hunter College. Upon his graduation he began 
what would become an eighteen year career at a prestigious major 
building and real estate organization, moving up to the position of 
supervisor construction.
  Sir William, a self-motivated individual, was also employed for many 
years as President of Sabil Management and Bilken Construction 
Corporation, companies specializing in many different areas, such as 
real estate investment and general contracting. His expertise in these 
fields led him to become President of various corporations, including 
Seabreeze Associations. In 1958, Bill married Zelda Schwartz, also a 
loyal Pythian, and they now have three beautiful children, all of whom 
have completed

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prestigious universities and are flourishing professionals.
  Through the years, Mr. Rubin has also been an active participant in 
community affairs. He has served in many leadership positions for 
various organizations such as the United Democratic Organization, the 
NYS Senate Staff, and the Hadassah and Deborah Hospitals. He has also 
been an extremely active member of the Genesis Lodge. These time and 
effort consuming activities were all in addition to his involvement in 
the Pythian Organization as Grand Chancellor and member of the Grand 
Lodge Committees.
  Grand Chancellor Rubin's determined and altruistic personality makes 
him a natural leader in community affairs. His various involvements 
have not gone unnoticed; he has been rewarded with various 
distinguished awards and honors, including the Man of the Year Award, 
the Distinguished Service Award, Humanitarian Award, Life Membership 
Memorial Award, and the most coveted of all honors. The Degree of the 
Golden Spur.
  We are proud and honored to welcome home the Grand Chancellor of the 
Pythian Knights, William Rubin. His leadership abilities and qualities, 
as well as his concern for the community make him a true role model and 
friend.

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