[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 30 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        PRESENTATION OF THE TOUCHSTONE AWARD TO RICHARD J. KURTZ

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2006

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my good friend, 
Richard J. Kurtz, as he receives the prestigious Touchstone Award, the 
highest honor bestowed by the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in 
Englewood, New Jersey. This award is bestowed by the Medical Center to 
an individual who exemplifies the premier standard for philanthropic 
endeavors.
  Richard Kurtz, the founder of the Kamson Corporation in Englewood 
Cliffs, is a prominent real estate investor, developer, philanthropist, 
and a good friend to so many. The leadership and unwavering dedication 
shown by Richard to community service, humanitarian values and 
charitable causes is well-known, both in northern New Jersey and 
throughout the Nation.
  Richard actively serves on many boards including the Jewish Community 
Center (JCC) on the Palisades, the Englewood Hospital and Medical 
Center, and he serves as chairman of the Englewood Hospital and Medical 
Center Foundation. He has also given his enthusiastic and generous 
support to the Boy Scouts of America, Cresskill Athletic Boosters, Walk 
for Awareness: Our Fight Against Breast Cancer, Quest Autism Foundation 
and the Jewish Home at Rockleigh. Richard has given generously to his 
alma mater, the University of Miami, and the Katrina relief efforts. 
His service to these distinguished boards and causes embodies his 
belief in and commitment to compassion and caring for others.
  Richard's devotion to his wife, Patti, his children and their 
spouses, Pamela Kurtz, Sharon and Jeff Kurtz, and Kimberly and Joseph 
Spadaccini, and six grandchildren is a reflection of this dedicated 
family man and community leader. Richard is an extraordinary 
individual, and he is very deserving of the renowned honor embodied by 
the Touchstone Award. I am pleased to extend my congratulations to my 
good friend Richard Kurtz and his family on this wonderful occasion.

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