[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 148 (Wednesday, November 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2308-E2309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING GEDALE HOROWITZ

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 9, 2005

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gedale Horowitz on 50 
years working with Salomon Brothers, Salomon Smith Barney and 
Citigroup.
  A graduate of Columbia College and Columbia Law School, Gedale 
Horowitz has had a distinguished career dating back to November 1955 
when he first joined Salomon Brothers.
  His career with Salomon Brothers took off in 1967 when he became a 
General Partner. From there, Gedale would go on to serve on

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the Executive Committee of Salomon Brothers and on the board of Salomon 
Inc. from its inception in 1981 until its sale to Traveler's Corp. in 
1997.
  Gedale's brilliant mind has been recognized throughout the business 
world. He is a founder of the Public Securities Association, now known 
as the Bond Market Association. He is also a former member of the U.S. 
Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the Bond Market Association, 
serving as its Chairman from 1986 to 1987. Additionally, Gedale was 
appointed as an original member of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission's Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, serving as its 
Chairman in 1977.
  Beyond his professional work, Gedale has been a trusted and valued 
member of our community. He has served as a Trustee of Barnard College 
for over 29 years; he is a Trustee, Chairman Emeritus and member of the 
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of North Shore-Long Island 
Jewish Health Care System; a member of the Board of Visitors of 
Columbia Law School; and the past-President of the Jewish Community 
Relations Council of New York, Inc.
  Gedale and his loving wife Barbara have been married for 47 years. 
They are the proud parents of two children and two grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Gedale 
Horowitz for his years of service and for his dedication to helping his 
community.

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