[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2491]
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                        IN HONOR OF JAY W. WEISS

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 1999

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Jay Weiss a true philanthropist in 
my Congressional district, who while a successful businessman, has 
always believed that it is one's duty to give back to the community.
  Jay has contributed a great deal to our community and especially to 
Jackson Memorial Hospital, located in Miami, Florida.
  For those associated with Jackson, Jay Weiss will always be seen as 
its patron, as he has selflessly devoted himself to promoting the 
humanitarian mission of the hospital.
  Over the last decade, many of the strides and accomplishments of the 
hospital can be attributed to Jay.
  It was his vision and foresight which led to the creation of the 
Ryder Trauma Center.
  In this spirit, the Jay W. Weiss Humanitarian Award was established 
in 1993, to recognize outstanding leadership and selfless service.
  Jay has also been recognized by the National Conference for Community 
Injustice as a Silver Medallion Honoree. Additionally, he has served as 
a member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees and chaired the 
Board of Sylvester Cancer Center for the past seven years.
  Miami has truly been blessed by Jay Weiss.

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