[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 97 (Wednesday, July 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HAROLD OSHRY

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2002

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. 
Harold Oshry, a noted humanitarian, a civic-minded businessman and an 
exemplary leader. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1918, Mr. Oshry 
graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bowdoin College in 1940. Shortly 
thereafter, he proudly answered the call of his nation and served as a 
captain in the 32nd Special Services Unit of the Eighth Army Air Force 
during World War II, where he was awarded six battle stars for his 
courage in the Normandy Invasion and other crucial European Campaigns. 
After his discharge, he married Claire Herman and relocated to New York 
City where he began a successful business career.
  In 1955, Mr. Oshry founded a transportation holding company, which 
later became known as Sandgate Corporation. This immensely successful 
venture afforded Mr. Oshry the opportunities and resources to make a 
significant impact on many people's lives. His most noted 
accomplishments were seen in his efforts to further cultural 
understanding through education. Mr. Oshry was an influential member of 
the New York United Jewish Associations Federation where he 
demonstrated his commitment to the public's understanding of Jewish 
culture. In 1976, he established the Harry Oshry Scholarship Fund at 
Bowdoin College in honor of his father. Additionally, Mr. Oshry's 
generous contributions allowed Ben Gurion University in Israel to endow 
a chair in Aquatic Microbiology Federations. As a final tribute, Mr. 
Oshry was honored a week before his death by the Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim, 
a center for Jewish Studies in Monsey, NY, for his generosity and 
philanthropic pursuits.
  Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a truly special occasion for me to honor 
Harold Oshry, who worked to foster a better understanding among the 
world's citizens. His unparalleled dedication to this cause serves as 
an example for us all.
  Mr. Oshry is survived by his wife Claire Oshry of Tamarac, FL, in 
addition to his daughters Suzanne Oshry of Pacific Palisades, CA, Meryl 
Evens of Point Reyes Station, CA, and son Michael Oshry of Hewlitt 
Harbor, NY. Mr. Oshry also is survived by his sister Sally Adelson of 
Delray Beach, FL and brother George Oshry of Brookline, MA, along with 
seven grandchildren.

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