[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 77 (Thursday, May 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1011-E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO HAROLD SNYDER

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2007

  Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Harold Snyder on his 
85th birthday.
  Harold was born on April 25th, 1922, in New York City. The son of 
immigrants, he has lived the American dream, ascending from a poor 
childhood through hard work to a successful career, and continues to 
give back to his community.
  In 1941, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as 
a gunner and radio operator of B-17s in the 301st Squadron.
  After his service ended, Harold attended college on a GI Bill and 
received an undergraduate degree from New York University. He then 
pursued a Masters degree in Natural Sciences from Columbia University.
  In 1963, Harold founded Biocraft Laboratories. A pioneer of the 
pharmaceutical industry, Harold has devoted his career to providing 
affordable prescription drugs to Americans. As the cost of health care 
has skyrocketed, Harold Snyder has fought to ensure that American 
consumers have access to the medications they need by leading the 
charge to develop less expensive, safe, effective generic 
pharmaceuticals.

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  In addition, Harold contributes to and advocates on behalf of a 
number of charitable causes including medical research, education and 
the Arts. He believes in the power to change the world for the better 
and has devoted himself to helping provide opportunity to others less 
fortunate than himself. Indeed, Harold has graciously helped to give 
hope to many facing all kinds of struggles, to give back to a world 
that he feels has provided him with exceptional opportunities. I am 
honored to call Harold Snyder my good friend.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
the tremendous accomplishments of Harold Snyder and to wish him a Happy 
85th Birthday.

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