[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2054]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF MR. WALTER BEEBE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Walter 
Beebe, who is being honored at the New York Open Center's 2011 Gala 
Celebration for his extraordinary vision and service to the New York 
Open Center and progressive philanthropy.
  After obtaining a bachelor of arts from Harvard University in 1962, 
Mr. Beebe earned his bachelor of laws degree in 1965 from Stanford 
University. Almost immediately after finishing his education, Mr. Beebe 
began his career with Partner, Jacobs Persinger & Parker in 1966. He 
was a corporate attorney with the New York law firm until his 
retirement in 2006.
  Mr. Beebe is the founder, Board Chair and President of the New York 
Open Center. He has been a leader in the holistic movement through the 
work of the Center for nearly 30 years. The Center is a nonprofit 
holistic learning center that seeks to integrate the intellectual, 
emotional, physical, and spiritual elements of life.
  In addition to his work with as an attorney and with the New York 
Open Center, Mr. Beebe has been an active philanthropist. He has served 
on the Board of Directors of several organizations and companies 
including Westar Institute, Interfaith Center of New York, New Jersey 
Steel Corporation, Von Roll of America, Inc. and subsidiaries, Bank 
Street College of Education, Sunbridge College, Near East Foundation 
and Greyston Foundation. Mr. Beebe was also the co-host for the White 
House Commission on Alternative Medicine.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues please join me in congratulating Mr. 
Walter Beebe as he is honored by the New York Open Center at their 2011 
Gala Celebration on November 10, 2011.

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