[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 93 (Monday, June 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF SOLOMON NEWBORN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 2003

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
American and a great New Yorker, Solomon Newborn, who passed away on 
June 16, 2003 at the age of 86, after a life dedicated to public 
service, his community of Plainview, the Town of Oyster Bay, his 
religion, and--most importantly--his family.
  After growing up as the poor child of Austrian immigrants, Solomon 
worked his way through New York University, where he received both his 
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master's Degree in Education.
  During World War II, Sol decided to enlist in the Navy. But the Navy 
told him that it was no longer enlisting men, so Sol, determined to 
serve his country and his flag, enlisted in the Army Air Corps, the 
forerunner of the United States Air Force. Solomon Newborn became a 
decorated Captain who served valiantly in flight and in uniform 
fighting the Nazi regime.
  Sol's dedication to the highest standards of his profession was 
always evident in his work. A Certified Public Accountant and 
recognized specialist in the fields of municipal auditing, Solomon was 
elected the Receiver of Taxes of the town of Oyster Bay in 1996, a 
position he held until 1983. He was also an author on taxation and 
municipal accounting, subjects he taught at Adelphi University and 
Queens College, my alma mater.
  Sol also understood how important it was to be a part of a community. 
As soon as he and his wife, Rita, moved into their home in Plainview, 
New York, in 1953, they began to develop the idea for the Plainview 
Jewish Center. Sol was not only one of the founders, but the 
synagogue's first president. Today, The Plainview Jewish Center 
continues to thrive as one of the largest synagogues on Long Island. 
Ironically, Sol died a full half century to the day after the first 
planning meeting was held in the Newborn's own living room.
  Solomon Newborn was the organizer of the Annual Brotherhood 
Conference of Plainview Service Clubs, served as Chairman of the Red 
Cross for Plainview and was the Senior Vice Commander of the Jewish War 
Veterans in Hicksville. His tireless efforts on behalf of his community 
and various groups have earned him the ``Man of the Year'' award from 
Yeshiva University and the ``Masada'' award from the United Jewish 
Federation.
  Solomon is survived by Rita--his wife of 54 years, four children and 
one granddaughter: Ira, Evan, Jud, Kym and Stacey.
  Solomon Newborn was the kind of man who led by his heart and always 
encouraged other public officials to be true to themselves. I ask my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to please join me in 
honoring and thanking Solomon for his service to our nation and to 
extend to his family our deepest sympathies and condolences.

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