[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 49 (Monday, March 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN REMEMBRANCE OF DR. HENRY DAVID PRENSKY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Dr. David Prensky--a profoundly respected and admired activist, 
lecturer and classical music enthusiast.
  Dr. Prensky was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1917, to a mother who 
encouraged him to study piano and from whom he inherited his love of 
classical music. Dr. Prensky attended dental school and served as a 
ship's dentist for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his 
service in the Navy, he found a way to integrate his profession and his 
love of classical music through his dental practices in Miami, Florida 
and Mexico City, Mexico by playing classical music to relax his 
patients. In 1954, he married fellow art enthusiast Bryna Prensky, who 
opened her own art gallery featuring Contemporary Mexican Art.
  Dr. Prensky dedicated his time to supporting local art programs, 
education and was an active member in the local Democratic Party. He 
shared his love of classical music with audiences around Palm Beach, 
Florida as a lecturer for the Society of the Four Arts and Regional 
Arts, the Etta Res Institute of New Dimensions at Palm Beach Community 
College, as well as for the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. He was 
integral in the advancement of the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of 
the Arts in West Palm Beach and dedicated his time to developing the 
schools' art and music libraries, scholarships and foundation. In honor 
of his commitment to the school, the orchestra rehearsal hall bears his 
name. In addition to Dr. Prensky's dedication to the advancement of the 
arts, he was an avid activist for universal health care and founded 
Floridians for Health Care. Additionally, he co-founded the local Palm 
Beach Democratic Club. Although it has been almost a year since his 
passing, Dr. Prensky's ability to mobilize the community and advocate 
for the social welfare of others continues to be evident to all those 
who have been touched by his efforts.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembrance of Dr. 
Henry David Prensky and in honor of his outstanding achievements in the 
advancement of arts education and health care.

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