[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MR. LEWIS GOLUB

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
constituent of the 22d District of New York; Mr. Lewis Golub. Mr. 
Golub's life long contributions to his business, employees, and 
community are outstanding. As a result of his commitment to those 
around him, Mr. Golub has established a successful business and 
accomplished a lifetime of achievements.
  Over the past fifty years, Lewis Golub has worked tirelessly to 
develop and promote Golub Corporation/Price Chopper Supermarkets, one 
of the largest and most respected supermarket chains in Upstate New 
York. Mr. Golub has received the United Way's CEO of the Year Award and 
the John J. O'Connor Excellence in Leadership Award, as well as the 
American Marketing Association's Marketer of the Year Award, the New 
York Capital District Business Review's Executive of the Year Award, 
and the Capital Region Business Hall of Fame Award. Through the Golub 
Family's sincere dedication to and pride in the Golub Corporation/Price 
Chopper Supermarkets, the business remains a stalwart pillar in the 
community that surrounds it.
  Mr. Golub commits himself far beyond the boundaries of his career, 
Mr. Speaker. His selfless community service embodies the definition of 
a true American. He currently acts as the Regional Vice Chair of the 
NYS Business Council, and sits on the Board of Directors of the 
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Board of Directors of Empire State 
College, and the Board of Directors of the Food Marketing Institute, to 
name a few. In addition, Mr. Golub has received the Humanitarian of the 
Year Award from the Center for Disabled People, the Distinguished 
Citizen Award from the New York Chiefs of Police, the Arthritis 
Foundation's Accolade for Community Service, and the Community Service 
Award from the Interfaith Community of Schenectady, New York.
  Mr. Lewis Golub's tenacious and giving spirit has emanated throughout 
his family, business, and community. Furthermore, the level of service 
Mr. Golub has devoted to those around him truly measures the great 
extent of his character. Mr. Speaker, please join me as I recognize the 
significant life accomplishments of Mr. Lewis Golub and wish him 
success in the future.

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