[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1575-E1576]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING RONALD S. COOPER

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
in recognizing Ronald S. Cooper, one of our area's most distinct and 
valuable assets as he prepares for retirement. Go anywhere on Long 
Island and the name Ron Cooper will elicit great plaudits from the 
business sector and a constant chorus of praise from the diverse 
philanthropic institutions which make up the strong fabric of our 
community.
  Ron currently serves as a Senior Partner in the Long Island office of 
Ernst & Young. Demonstrating his unique skill in the field of finance, 
Ron began his career with Ernst & Young as a partner in 1973 and 
quickly rose to the position of Managing Partner in 1985. In all his 
undertakings be developed an incisive level of understanding and 
leadership in the fields of corporate operations, debt structure, 
capital formation and numerous public acquisitions and offerings.

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  In his philanthropic and community activities, Ron applies the same 
attributes of tenacity and perseverance that have created countless 
successful ventures which have produced a rich blend of social 
institutions that serve to invigorate the Long Island community. As 
Past chairman of the Long Island Campaign Cabinet of UJA-Federation of 
Jewish Philanthropies, he oversaw an annual budget campaign that raised 
$17,000,000. He is Vice-President of the Long Island Philharmonic as 
well as Treasurer and Board Member of the Long Island Association. In 
addition, he provides guidance and leadership to other major Long 
Island-based organizations that include the Long Island Better Business 
Bureau, the Nassau County Museum of Art, the Board of Directors of the 
Institute for Community Development and the Council of Overseers of the 
Tilles Center of C.W. Post College of Long Island University.
  Ron's constant giving of himself to the community has blessed us with 
business and cultural opportunities. Moreover, in his role as Chairman 
of the Long Island Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League of 
B'nai B'rith, we have come to view a model of understanding and 
compassion that readily emerges as a yardstick by which all such future 
efforts must be measured. His unique talent for understanding and 
humanity have earned him great recognition and honor. Among these many 
accolades are the Long Island Distinguished Leadership Award, the 
Distinguished Community Service Award of the Anti-Defamation League of 
B'nai B'rith, the Brotherhood Award of the National Conference of 
Christians and Jews and the Frank Ornstein Human Relations Award of the 
American Jewish Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, as Ron Cooper now looks toward retirement and happily 
spending those innumerable hours of leisure he has promised to his 
wife, Marcia, I ask my colleagues to join with me and rise to express 
their great admiration and joy for all he has done and all he will do.

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