[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 150 (Thursday, December 7, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING MURRAY LENDER ON HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2000

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to a community leader, a philanthropist, a humanitarian, 
and a great friend, Murray Lender, on the occasion of his 70th 
birthday.
  Murray's father, Harry Lender, introduced bagels to the people of 
this country. Murray continued that tradition as chairman of Lender's 
Bagel Bakery, the world's largest bagel bakery. He revolutionized the 
bagel industry when he began the process of freezing bagels in the late 
1950s, bringing to life his father's dream of ``a bagel on every 
table.'' His astute business sense was recognized by the National 
Frozen Food Association, which inducted him into the Frozen Food Hall 
of Fame, only the sixth person to be so honored. He also received the 
International Deli-Bakery Association's Hall of Fame Award and has been 
selected Man of the Year by numerous industry associations. But these 
achievements are dwarfed by what Murray has done for the people of 
Greater New Haven, of Connecticut, and of this country through his 
myriad of philanthropic and humanitarian works.
  Murray's efforts in New Haven have truly been exceptional. He and his 
family have given generously of their time and resources to Quinnipiac 
University. Murray was given the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1991. 
His family's efforts have provided students with a top-notch business 
program that allows students to benefit from the practical knowledge, 
business acumen, and impressive record of success that Murray and his 
family have achieved. In 1997, Murray was awarded an honorary Doctorate 
of Humane Letters from his alma mater, Quinnipiac College. He currently 
serves on the Board of Trustees of Quinnipiac, where his contributions 
to that institution continue. In addition, he serves as co-chair of the 
Yale University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Research Fund.
  Murray has also had a tremendous impact on our community through his 
work with a variety of service organizations including the New Haven 
Jewish Community Center, the American Heart Association, the Leukemia 
Society of America and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. While he built 
an incredibly successful business, Murray contributed not just money 
but, more notably, his time, to these worthy efforts.
  Murray has also been an active member of our nation's Jewish 
community, participating in numerous events, contributing time and 
financial resources, and forwarding the cause of peace in the Middle 
East. The Anti-Defamation League has bestowed upon him its highest 
honor, the Torch of Liberty Award, in recognition of a profound record 
of public service.
  In every way, Murray has been an outstanding citizen and community 
member. He serves as a role model to us all. He has had a profound 
effect on our community and our nation. I am honored to stand today and 
join his brother, Marvin; his children, Harris, Carl and Jay; along 
with other family members and friends; in wishing him many more years 
of health and happiness. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MURRAY!

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