[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 44 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E495-E496]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OSCAR FELDENKREIS

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2001

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is my very great pleasure to warmly 
congratulate Oscar Feldenkreis on being honored for receiving the 
National Community Service Award by the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
  Oscar Feldenkreis has become a successful entrepreneur and civic 
leader in the South Florida community. Following the wonderful example 
of success established by his father, Simon Wiesenthal Center Trustee 
and Miami leader, George Feldenkreis, Oscar diligently worked to build 
his empire in the apparel field. He began his career while still a 
student in high school, first in retail sales and then working at the 
headquarters of Supreme International, the company his father started. 
He has been President and Chief Operating Officer of Perry Ellis 
International since 1992.
  Oscar is actively involved with the State of Israel Bonds for which 
he has served as president of the Cuban Hebrew Division. He has devoted 
his time and attention to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Temple 
Menorah and the Lehrman Day School and is currently

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the chairman of the Florida Israel Chamber of Commerce.
  First and foremost of all his accomplishments, he is the proud and 
loving father of three beautiful daughters (Jennifer, Erica and 
Stephanie) and is deeply devoted to his wife, Ellen. I want to join 
with his family, friends, and colleagues in celebrating this 
outstanding honor and I wish him every future success.

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