[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 97 (Monday, July 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF RANDOLPH GUGGENHEIMER

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 1999

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Randolph Guggenheimer, a beloved member of the New York community who 
recently passed away. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
honoring the memory and contributions of Mr. Guggenheimer, whose 
dedication to public service has improved the lives of countless 
individuals.
  Mr. Guggenheimer was a man with vast and varied accomplishments. A 
graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School, he earned a 
partnership in the law firm of Guggenheimer & Untermyer. During World 
War II, Mr. Guggenheimer answered his nation's call to service, 
enlisting in the U.S. Air Force and serving as an executive officer of 
a fighter squadron in Europe.
  Mr. Guggenheimer's philanthropic activities were extensive and 
impressive; he believed passionately in contributing to the community. 
He was active in many organizations, including the Mount Sinai Hospital 
School for Nursing and the Jewish Child Care Association.
  Mr. Guggenheimer also held the position of Chairman of the Board for 
North General Hospital, a hospital he saved from closing after 
championing the movement to insure adequate hospital service to the 
people of Harlem. Without Mr. Guggenheimer's dedication and 
perseverance, Harlem would have had only one hospital.
  Randolph Guggenheimer dedicated himself to getting the necessary 
funding to keep North General meeting the needs of the community. 
Whenever North General faced financial difficulty, it was always able 
to rely on Mr. Guggenheimer's efforts to help secure the needed 
financing to weather the storm. Through Mr. Guggenheimer's oversight, 
North General grew even as other small community hospitals were forced 
to close.
  Mr. Guggenheimer's dedication to the public good was well known in 
the New York community. Mr. Guggenheimer was awarded the United 
Hospital Annual Distinguished Trustee of the Year award. In 1991, he 
was honored by the Mayor of New York, David Dinkins. North General 
established the Randolph Guggenheimer Community award to acknowledge 
hospital staff that displayed excellence for community service.
  Mr. Guggenheimer leaves behind a wife, Elinor, who shares his passion 
for philanthropy and community service. He is also survived by two 
sons, Charles and Randolph Jr., three grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, for all his good work and for his compassion and 
commitment to his community, his city, and country, Mr. Randolph 
Guggenheimer is deserving of a special tribute. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in acknowledging Randolph Guggenheimer's years of 
accomplishments as an inspirational leader to the community at large 
and as a devoted friend to the people of New York City. He will be 
deeply missed.

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