[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 34 (Thursday, March 21, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E412-E413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT H. STERN

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special 
tribute to Robert H. Stern, who dedicated so much of his life to 
serving the community in which he had lived. From his childhood up 
until his death, Mr. Stern spent the majority of his time preserving 
and improving the business district of Steinway Street in Queens. For 
his many contributions within the community at large, we honor him.
  The family business, ``Sig Stern'' was opened in the early 1920's by 
Robert Stern's father. For over fifty years it was considered ``the'' 
children's store of Steinway Street. After his father's death, Robert 
ran Sig Stern, Inc. In 1975, Robert closed Sig Stern, and embarked onto 
a successful second career as a real estate broker.
  Throughout his life, Robert Stern's passion was the successful, 
community oriented development of Steinway Street. Sensing that 
Business Improvement Districts were the salvation to commercial strips, 
Mr. Stern worked hard to bring the business improvement district to 
Steinway Street. At the time of his passing, Robert was President of 
the Steinway Street Business Improvement District. Steinway Street and 
its surrounding community acknowledges a huge debt of gratitude for its 
past, present and future success.
  This vibrant neighborhood center of commerce is part of the legacy 
Mr. Stern leaves

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from his commitment and dedication to the people of Queens.
  Robert Stern passed away on November 19, 1998. He was survived by his 
wife, Irene, children Ronnie and Randy Stause, Stacey and Richard 
Block, grandchildren Jackie and Brett Strause, David and Daniel Block, 
brother William and sister Ellin.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring to your attention the outstanding 
life and work of Mr. Robert H. Stern, I ask that my colleagues join me 
in recognizing the contributions Mr. Robert H. Stern had made to the 
New York community.

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