[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1372-E1373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF MR. LEWIS EISENBERG

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a good 
friend of the State of New Jersey, Mr. Lewis Eisenberg. On October 12th 
, Lew will celebrate his 60th birthday with family and friends in 
Rumson, New Jersey. And I am honored to take this opportunity to 
recognize the career, the leadership and the friendship of Lew 
Eisenberg.
  Over the years, I have spent much time with Lew in the same political 
circles, and even New Jersey circles. Yet both of us share more than 
just the same group of friends. We share a strong belief in the ideals 
of our Party--and the people who work to achieve those ideals. Lew has 
turned this passion into a career of significant public service.
  Lew has held many titles, and done much with those titles. Indeed, 
positions of leadership and power can be overwhelming, yet Lew has 
demonstrated outstanding guidance and has consistently been recognized 
and awarded for the contributions he has made to society.
  Lew has been in positions of authority at times when very few people 
would ever want to be in those positions. And he handled them with 
skill and compassion. I cannot speak justly of Lew's career without 
mentioning his tremendous and difficult service as Chairman of the Port 
Authority of New York and New Jersey from 1995 through December of 
2001.

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After his term ended, Governor Pataki appointed him to the position of 
Director of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation. New York and 
New Jersey have been lucky to have such a man serve them, especially 
during their time of need.
  Lew now serves in a senior capacity with our Party. As a nation that 
has as its foundation a strong two-party system, I have faith that this 
service will benefit the entire nation. I am eager to observe his 
success. He continues to truly work for the people, and I am grateful 
to call this good man a friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me this evening in honoring 
Mr. Lewis Eisenberg.

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