[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1082]
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                         TRIBUTE TO JACK TEICH

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2002

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Jack Teich, CEO 
and Co-Chairman of the Board of the Acme Architectural Company. Mr. 
Teich was honored this past October at The Friars Foundation Annual 
International Gala Dinner and Ball, along with legendary writers and 
lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It is in the spirit of this 
occasion that I am pleased to call to the attention of my colleagues 
the many contributions Mr. Teich has made to his community and the 
Friars organization, and to congratulate him today.
  Mr. Teich, a resident of Harrison, NY, in my district, is the 
President and CEO of Acme Architectural Products Inc., a leading 
manufacturer of building products, which has offices and manufacturing 
plants throughout New York State. His sons Marc and Michael have 
recently joined their father in the family business.
  Mr. Teich is also involved with several philanthropic organizations. 
He is a member of the Chief Executive Organization and the World 
Presidents Organization, of which he is Vice-Chairrnan of the New York 
chapter. He is also a Trustee of the Pension and Welfare Funds of Local 
2947 Carpenters Union, and is active with the Personal Enterprise 
program with Cornell University. He and his wife Janet are on several 
charity boards including the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Janet is also 
a board member of The Rye Art Institute.
  Jack has been active with the Friars Club since 1974, and serves on 
its Finance Committee. His family has also been and continues to be 
deeply involved in the Friars Foundation, which gives Performing Arts 
Scholarship Grants to 12 colleges in New York State to young people 
studying one of the performing arts.
  For his commitment and many contributions to his community and his 
State, it is my privilege to join the Friars Club in honoring Mr. Jack 
Teich on this special occasion.

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