[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 125 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S6289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING LOIS HORVITZ

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the life of Lois Horvitz, a beloved mother, grandmother, 
public health advocate, and extraordinary philanthropist who passed 
away on July 23, 2015. She was 88 years old.
  Lois Horvitz was born April 22, 1927 in Cleveland, OH. She attended 
the University of Wisconsin before marrying Harry R. Horvitz, a World 
War II naval officer and newspaper publisher.
  In 1962, Lois met Dr. Claude S. Beck, a renowned cardiac surgeon and 
pioneer of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the lifesaving technique more 
commonly known as CPR. Inspired by his work, Lois became an early 
advocate of CPR training, championing a wide spread public awareness 
campaign and establishing the Resuscitators of America to teach CPR 
classes.
  Lois' efforts to promote CPR awareness sparked her lifelong passion 
for philanthropy, inspiring her to dedicate her time and resources to 
improving lives in her community and country. In addition to serving on 
the boards of the Eisenhower Medical Center and the Betty Ford Center, 
Lois established the Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine at 
the Cleveland Clinic in honor of her late husband of 44 years. An 
active member of her Indian Wells community, Lois created the Desert 
Town Hall in 1993, which became an annual speaker series featuring 
world leaders.
  I send my deepest condolences to Lois' children, Michael, Pam, and 
Peter, and their families. Lois' legacy of commitment and compassion 
will continue to inspire others for years to come.

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