[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 8, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING HARVEY FINKEL-STEIN'S RETIREMENT AS THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF 
           EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE JEWISH HOME AND HOSPITAL

 Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I rise today to join with my 
colleagues in recognizing Harvey Finkelstein, one of New York's most 
beloved and esteemed health care executives, as he prepares for his 
retirement. In a career spanning more than three decades, Harvey 
Finkelstein, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish 
Home and Hospital, has been a pillar of New York's continuing care 
community. This exceptional individual has devoted his life to caring 
for and improving the lives of the elderly in New York.
  Throughout Harvey's distinguished career, he has demonstrated a great 
knowledge of and commitment to the field of continuing care. He has 
served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Home 
and Hospital since 1988. Prior to joining the Jewish Home and Hospital, 
Harvey was the Associate Executive Director of the Daughters of Jacob 
Geriatric Center and held positions with Long Island Jewish-Hillside 
Medical Center and the Queensboro Tuberculosis and Health Association. 
His sharp intellect combined with his selfless and compassionate spirit 
have made Harvey a unique leader who is valued and respected by all.
  During Harvey's tenure as President and CEO, the Jewish Home and 
Hospital has gained widespread recognition as an exemplary long term 
care organization, developing a reputation of excellence for both its 
extensive continuum of senior care services and its innovative 
geriatric education programs. Most important, it has remained ever 
focused on its essential mission--providing its residents with the 
opportunity to live lives filled with dignity, meaning, and respect.
  In addition to his professional responsibilities at the Jewish Home, 
Harvey has also made a wide range of important contributions to the New 
York health care community. Harvey has taught extensively on topics 
related to geriatrics and long term care. His teaching includes classes 
at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, the New School for Social 
Research, The Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College and New York 
University. Harvey has also published in Journal of Vision 
Rehabilitation, Contemporary Administrator, and Journal of American 
College of Emergency Physicians. Harvey has been an active member of 
several provider associations including the Greater New York Hospital 
Association and the National Association of Jewish Aging Services. He 
also advises the UJA-Federation of New York and the Council of Jewish 
Federations.
  Mr. President, as Harvey Finkelstein looks toward his retirement, I 
ask my colleagues to join with me in expressing their great 
appreciation and admiration for all of the contributions and 
achievements of this exceptional leader. We wish him and his family 
health and happiness in the upcoming years.

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