[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 143 (Sunday, October 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2051]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF MORT MEYERS

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mort Meyers, as he 
will soon be receiving the Humanitarian of the Year award from the 
David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie, Florida. Mort's record 
of public service on behalf of the people of South Florida is truly 
impressive and deserving of this formal recognition.
  Born in Detroit, Mort moved to Florida after his brother Dennis took 
up residence in Miramar. After a series of sales jobs, Mort bought a 
coffee shop on Hollywood's City Hall Circle, where he and his wife 
Ethyl spoiled their customers rotten. Even Mort's mother Gussie became 
involved, making her signature cakes and pastries that are now known as 
``Gussie's Goodies.''
  TImes change, and so did the Meyers family. Mort and his brother 
Dennis joined their father in a surplus electronics and hardware 
venture. After some rough times early on, the family ultimately 
achieved a great deal of success. Today, Mort is involved with the 
family business--Arco Distributors in Davie, Florida--selling 
industrial adhesives, electronic components, and point of sale 
equipment. However, Mort's devotion to his business is only part of his 
story.
  Over the past 29 years since Mort Meyers arrived in Florida, the 
community has benefited greatly due to Mort's presence. A Founding 
Member of the Davie Coalition of Condos and Homeowners Associations, he 
has served on the Davie Economic Development Council, the Davie/Cooper 
City Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Committee, the Davie 
Budget Committee, and the Davie Visions 2000 Committee. In addition, 
Mort was Vice President of the Davie Democratic Club and chairman of 
the South Broward Park District. Mort also served with distinction on 
the Jewish Federation of Broward County's Board of Directors.
  Much of Mort's time over the past 10 years has been devoted to his 
involvement at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center. The award 
that the Center is bestowing on Mort Meyers is surely a reflection of 
his dedication and hard work. He has been involved with the Center 
since the dedication of its land site--serving on committees, donating 
money for camps or program scholarships, maintaining the building 
itself, and more.
  Mr. Speaker, all who know him or know of him will surely agree that 
Mort Meyers is an extraordinary individual. With his impending 
acceptance of the Humanitarian of the Year award from the David Posnack 
Jewish Community Center, I wish to convey a heartfelt congratulations 
and many thanks to him for his work benefiting the entire South Florida 
community.

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