[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 50 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E736]
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    HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MR. ERNEST R. MALER, SR.

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate 
my neighbor and constituent Mr. Ernest Maler, Sr. on the occasion of 
his 100th birthday. Mr. Maler was born on April 24, 1905 and raised in 
East Patchogue, New York. The upcoming century milestone is a time to 
celebrate the numerous achievements of a great American.
  Mr. Maler earned his Juris Doctor at New York University School of 
Law and returned to Long Island so that he could provide exemplary 
legal service to the people of his hometown. His passion for law is 
matched only by a love for his family and an affinity for the game of 
golf.
  The 100th birthday is slowly becoming an attainable goal by many 
Americans as medical science, better living conditions, and more 
knowledge about fitness and health increase our life expectancy. Today 
more than 70,000 Americans are 100 years old, and that number is 
expected to grow dramatically during the next century.
  Mr. Maler lived through the great depression, two world wars, and 18 
presidential administrations. His first hand experiences are invaluable 
sources of wisdom and his life accomplishments are inspirational to all 
Americans. Mr. Speaker I appreciate the opportunity to honor such a 
noteworthy individual.

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