[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 56 (Thursday, April 22, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO WALTER H. WEINER

 Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to Walter H. 
Weiner on his retirement from Republic National Bank of New York and 
Republic New York Corporation. Mr. Weiner has served Republic New York 
Corporation with acclaimed leadership as Chief Executive Officer from 
January 1, 1980 to April 21, 1999, as President from January 1, 1980 to 
July 26, 1983 and as Chairman of the Board from July 23, 1983 to April 
21, 1999; also, Mr. Weiner has served Republic National Bank with 
excellence and distinction as Chief Executive Officer from January 1, 
1980 to April 21, 1999, as President from April 22, 1981 to April 16, 
1986 and as Chairman of the Board from April 16, 1986 to April 21, 
1999.
  Mr. Weiner has been a wise and trusted colleague, adviser and friend 
to the directors, officers, and employees of the Corporation and of the 
Bank. I would like to acknowledge and pay tribute to him for his active 
and vital participation in the Bank's affairs and for his loyal support 
of its business philosophy and corporate purposes.
  Mr. Weiner's skill and wisdom have been a great asset to his 
colleagues. His dynamic and expert service has contributed to both the 
Bank and Corporation immeasurably. The great success achieved by the 
Corporation and by the Bank have been in large measure due to the 
excellent leadership, generosity of spirit and untiring devotion that 
Mr. Weiner has brought to his more than nineteen years of dedicated 
service as Chief Executive Officer of these organizations. I have no 
doubt that he will continue to offer guidance and valuable 
contributions to the Corporation and the Bank as a member of the Boards 
of Directors.

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