[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1588-E1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN REMEMBRANCE OF SAUL MINTZ

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory 
of Mr. Saul Mintz, whose ardent presence as a family man, business man, 
and philanthropist in Monroe, La., will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Mintz was brilliant in business, opening the very successful 
Strauss Interests with his wife, Jean, many years ago, but he will be 
remembered more for his community philanthropy than his genius for the 
market. A family man and mentor by nature, many of his crowning 
philanthropic works bettered the lives of children in 12 parishes in 
our area.
  The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana received their first 
donation 15 years ago from the Mintz family, and Mr. Mintz was with the 
Coalition every step of the way thereafter, lending not only financial, 
but also social and philosophical support. Similarly, he and his wife 
were steadfast supporters of the Strauss Theatre and were integral to 
the establishment of a children's theatre, among many other 
institutions.
  In reflecting on his life, Mr. Mintz said ``I don't think too many 
people have been submitted to so many opportunities as I. So, it would 
be irresponsible if I didn't take advantage of what God [has] given me 
to try to leave a better future for others.'' His grateful spirit and 
humble generosity have won him a spot in the hearts of everyone who 
knew him, and he serves as a reminder of the responsibility that we all 
have to give what we can and take care of one another in our families 
and communities.
  When we look back on Mr. Mintz's life, we see a life of giving. Not 
only did he personally do everything he could to better our community, 
he also preached about the joy of giving generously and helping others 
to anyone who would listen. For his three children, 10 grandchildren, 
one great grandchild, and for all of us, the way in which Mr. Mintz led 
his life should be emulated. We are all grateful to have known him and 
will never forget what a beautiful and civic-minded person he was.
  To say Mr. Mintz left his fingerprint on the world would be an 
understatement. Countless lives have been changed for the better by his 
efforts, and he will stay in the hearts of Louisianians forever.

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