[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 3, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. ARTHUR OBERMAYER

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                       HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY III

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2016

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of a dear friend and 
mentor who passed away recently.
  Dr. Arthur Obermayer was a talented entrepreneur, generous 
philanthropist, and a passionate advocate. He committed his life to 
making his community, our country and the world a better place.
  Throughout his life, he showed how words like justice and opportunity 
were not just words, but principles to be pursued and, if necessary, 
fought for.
  He was a man of many accomplishments, among them, advocating for 
federal investment in small businesses and focusing on and fostering 
research and development. In 1982, due in large part to the efforts of 
Dr. Obermayer the US Small Business Innovation Research grant was 
created with the support of my late uncle, Senator Ted Kennedy.
  In a true testament to this remarkable accomplishment, the Obermayer 
family was inducted into the Small Business Innovation Research Hall of 
Fame for their pioneering efforts in a White House ceremony last June.
  Dr. Obermayer inspired many, and though our country has lost a 
champion his values and vision live on through all those he touched.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the Obermayer Family during this 
difficult time.
  May his memory be a blessing for us all.

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