[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 62 (Friday, April 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING HERB WEITZMAN

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the accomplishments of Mr. Herb Weitzman, a Dallas-born 
commercial real estate professional who has been in business for over 
51 years. Mr. Weitzman is 72 years old, the owner and chief executive 
of the Weitzman Group and Cencor Realty Services, and he shows no signs 
of slowing down any time soon.
  Texas is widely known for its thriving economy and deeply-rooted 
culture. Over the past five decades, Mr. Weitzman's contributions have 
added considerable value to the Texas economy, and he has helped to 
define the dynamic culture found in cities all across Texas.
  In North Texas, Mr. Weitzman established the first locations for a 
number of retail chains including Kentucky Fried Chicken, Toys R Us, 
and T.J. Maxx. Mr. Weitzman has also brought newfound prominence and 
economic diversity to various shopping centers throughout Texas by 
bringing anchor stores like Whole Foods and Krogers, among many others. 
In addition to the economic benefits enjoyed by many Texans through the 
creation of jobs, Mr. Weitzman has helped to breathe new life into a 
number of Texas communities.
  Mr. Speaker, Herb Weitzman is a man who understands the importance of 
building lasting relationships with his clients. In doing so, those 
relationships have helped Mr. Weitzman launch a long and successful 
career in real estate, and has had such a keen insight in business that 
he has weathered the difficult times in the economy. Mr. Weitzman is a 
model of what it takes to lead a successful business, and I am pleased 
to recognize his accomplishments and integrity in commercial real 
estate.

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