[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 30, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1451-E1452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. MARTIN P. DOOLAN

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 1999

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute 
to a fine American, Mr. Martin P. Doolan, recipient of the prestigious 
1999 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
  Following a distinguished and highly-decorated military career, Mr. 
Doolan retired as captian in July of 1997, after 7 years active duty in 
the U.S. Coast Guard and 30 years of service in the reserves. His 
military career is augmented by an equally successful business career, 
which spans a quarter of a century of executive management of corporate 
turn-arounds with return to long-term profitability of numerous sizable 
corporations. Mr. Doolan's ability to salvage the equity value in these 
corporations has enabled their continual growth for both shareholders 
and the thousands of Americans employed within these firms.
  Currently, he serves as President/CEO of Value City Department Stores 
and DSW Shoe Warehouse, a $1.6 billion off-price retail department 
store and shoe chain. His accomplishments have been chronicled in 
nationally recognized publications such as the Wall Street Journal, 
Fortune, Business Week, and many others. Recently he was featured on 
``CEO Call'' which airs on CNBC Live.

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  Established in 1986 by the National Ethnic Coalition Organization, 
Ellis Island Award Recipients embody exceptional humanitarian efforts 
and contributions to fellow Americans. Previous awardees have included 
six United States Presidents, Governors, community advocates, and 
members of both the Senate and House of Representatives. Along with Mr. 
Doolan, other 1999 Ellis Island Award recipients include: First Lady 
Hillary Clinton, Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and Senator John 
Glenn.
  Mr. Doolan was joined at the awards ceremony by his lovely wife of 36 
years, Grace Ann Doolan and his three daughters, Theresa Doolan, 
Jennifer Doolan Patty and Jeanne Doolan Cunningham. A former resident 
of Duncanville, TX, the Doolans currently reside in the quiet suburb of 
Heath, located on the outskirts of Dallas.
  Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn today, let us do so in honor and respect 
for this great American, Mr. Martin P. Doolan.

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