[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 143 (Wednesday, October 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2143]
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                     TRIBUTE TO ROBERT H. ROSENTHAL

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                            HON. DAN MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 1999

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today, I respectfully pay tribute 
to a good friend and a wonderful constituent, Mr. Robert H. Rosenthal. 
He is an accomplished builder, humanitarian, and long time friend and 
leader of the American Jewish Committee. On February 10, 2000, the 
American Jewish Committee's West Coast Florida Chapter will honor Mr. 
Rosenthal with its 2000 Institute of Human Relations Award.
  Bob is a generous philanthropist, stalwart advocate of Israel, and a 
champion of disadvantaged children. For two decades, the American 
Jewish Committee has been a focus of Bob's wide-ranging efforts in 
public affairs, serving in a variety of positions, including President 
of the West Coast Florida Chapter for three years.
  Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Bob founded the R.H. Roberts 
Construction Company in 1952, serving as CEO and President until his 
retirement in 1980. Throughout the years, his company won awards for 
architectural excellence and he earned a reputation for promoting 
engaged corporate citizenship.
  With his extraordinary talent for leadership and his great 
magnanimity, Bob has furthered the cause of all humanity. It is indeed 
a pleasure for the American Jewish Committee to applaud the civic 
concern and social vision of Robert H. Rosenthal, and, I honor him 
today as a friend and leader, and praise his contributions on behalf of 
the 13th Congressional District of Florida.

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