[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 82 (Monday, June 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
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                        HONORING NEAL BROXMEYER

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 22, 1998

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share with my colleagues 
in the House of Representatives the story of a man whose life, which 
ended all too soon in 1996 at age 43, was dedicated to the pursuit of 
truth.
  Neal Howard Broxmeyer searched for truth with a great intensity. He 
was long immersed in spiritual work which brought tremendous peace. A 
beloved and respected leader of the School of Practical Philosophy, he 
played a major role in establishing its Abraham Lincoln School for Boys 
and Girls on the upper east side in Manhattan. His 9-year-old son is a 
student there, and is very proud of the role his Dad played. Indeed, it 
was one of Neal's precious dreams to see the school flourish and grow.
  Neal's devotion to his family was exemplary. He naturally included 
within his family the many people whose lives intersected with his. In 
that sense, Neal's family included his associates and colleagues at 
Fairfield Properties, where he was a partner. His brothers have said 
that he was an excellent businessman, known for his honesty and his 
integrity. He was seen as the ``heart and soul'' of his business, and 
he was referred to as the ``light of the office.''
  Neal Broxmeyer was a man who always looked beyond his own needs. He 
led his life in keeping with the maxim: Set no limits in service, and 
encouraged others to do the same. He was always available to others. He 
cherished the community in which he lived and was very happy to be part 
of the community association. He led the way in establishing the 
security patrol in the community, and always said ``How could I not 
take it on?''
  Neal was a simple man who was extraordinary. Always there, steady and 
balanced; never looking for faults in others, but instead finding the 
goodness in everyone. Everything and everyone who benefited from his 
attention, concern, insight, wisdom, counsel, and warmth understands 
that there was ``absence of claim.'' Although not rigid, Neal was 
highly disciplined. His life, though very short, was filled with a 
quality beyond most. Nothing, it seems, was wasted.
  Neal is survived by his loving family: His beloved wife Susan; their 
children, Dara, Jennifer, and David; by his parents, Muriel and Joseph; 
and by his brothers Mark and Gary.
  June 23, 1998 will mark the inauguration of the Neal Broxmeyer 
Scholarship Fund. This fund will help to keep alive the memory and 
vision of this extraordinary man. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege and 
distinct honor to bring the brief life of Neal Howard Broxmeyer to the 
attention of my colleagues and hope they will join me in paying tribute 
to an outstanding human being.

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