[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E213]
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                      TRIBUTE TO BARRY HIRSCHFELD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise before this body of 
Congress and this nation to pay tribute to the Hirschfeld family's 
impressive tradition of business excellence and philanthropy in 
Colorado. For over three generations, the Hirschfeld's have dedicated 
their time and efforts toward improving their Denver community. In 
acknowledgment of the family's many contributions, Barry Hirschfeld, 
his father Edward, and grandfather A.B. were recently inducted into the 
Colorado Business Hall of Fame.
  The Hirschfeld legacy began when A.B. founded the A.B. Hirschfeld 
Press Company in 1907 by printing business cards with a hand press. It 
has grown to one of the largest printing companies in the area, 
employing 150 members of the community, and boasts annual earnings of 
$23 million. The Hirschfeld's entrepreneurial spirit guided them into a 
number of other prominent business ventures. A.B.'s love for sports 
resulted in his co-ownership of the Denver Broncos and Denver Bears. 
Edward's interest in telecommunications led him to start a local 
television station, and he was instrumental in helping to bring cable 
television to Denver through Mile High Cable. Barry, the current 
president of Hirschfeld Press, took an early interest in 
telecommunications as well, starting a car phone company in 1984, and 
has pursued various real estate interests throughout the Denver region.
  The Hirschfeld family is also well known for their philanthropic 
endeavors. A.B. served on no less than fifty civic organizations during 
his life, and founded the Denver Housing Authority, which has worked to 
help low-income families. Edward actively participated in numerous 
Jewish and social organizations, was a co-founder of the Hundred Club 
of Denver, and served as board chairman of Mile High United Way. Today, 
Barry and his wife Arlene tirelessly devote their efforts to numerous 
community activities and charitable organizations, such as the 
Boettcher Foundation and aiding in the creation of the Scientific & 
Cultural Facilities District.
  Mr. Speaker, the drive the Hirschfeld family has shown in their 
business and charitable activities have made them true civic leaders in 
their community. For nearly a century, the Hirschfeld family has left 
an indelible mark of excellence on the City of Denver and the State of 
Colorado. It is my privilege to extend my sincere congratulations to 
the Hirschfeld's on their induction into the Colorado Business Hall of 
Fame.

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