[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 97 (Monday, July 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S8294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO SY MAHFUZ

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Sy Mahfuz, of Nashua, New Hampshire, for being selected a 1999 
Business Leader of the Year by Business NH Magazine.
  Sy, the owner of Persian Rug Galleries, has lived in Nashua for 46 
years. His business is a fixture on Main Street and draws customers 
from all over the Northeast and New York. Persian Rug Galleries is 
known for both the quality of its products and the expertise of its 
employees.
  Sy dedicates his time both to his business and to the community. In 
1994, he fought to pass a bill which protests consumers from ``going 
out of business'' sales. He also is a major organizer of many downtown 
events. His leadership role in planning Twist the Night Away brought an 
estimated 100,000 people to Nashua's Main Street in 1998.
  Sy's sense of responsibility for both his colleagues and neighbors 
has brought him success in the past. With his determination to succeed 
rooted in this responsibility he will surely continue to be a positive 
role model for his community.
  Mr. President, I would like to wish Sy my sincere congratulations and 
best wishes. While running a successful family business, Sy had 
dedicated much of his time to having a positive impact on his 
community. His accomplishments are truly remarkable. It is an honor to 
represent him in the United States Senate.

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