[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 49 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E728]
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             RECOGNIZING VICTOR MARCUS OF SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to join with 
my colleague Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to honor our friend, Victor 
Marcus, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
  Victor Marcus was born in 1915 in Berlin, Germany. He escaped Nazi 
Germany in 1936 and immigrated to America.
  He is one of San Francisco's most prominent residents and has been 
president of a real estate firm, the Victor L. Marcus Company, for the 
past 52 years. He serves on numerous committees and boards and actively 
participates in a variety of civic and political endeavors. His 
leadership and vision have no doubt strengthened his beloved home, San 
Francisco, California.
  In 2003 Victor Marcus received the Distinguished Leadership Award 
from the Jewish Committee of San Francisco for his immeasurable 
contributions to San Francisco's business world, cultural institutions, 
and the Jewish Community. He has generously and enthusiastically 
supported the Jewish Community with particular expertise in issues 
relating to Israel, foreign affairs and diplomacy.
  Victor Marcus is a connoisseur and patron of the arts and one of his 
greatest passions, music, is demonstrated by his support of the San 
Francisco Opera and Symphony. His loves in life are music, fine wines 
and wonderful food. He is the proud uncle of three nephews from South 
Africa who have traveled to the United States to celebrate this 
milestone with him.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, we join Victor Marcus's family and 
friends in congratulating him on his 90th birthday and extend our best 
wishes to him.

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