[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING HARVEY SOLWAY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2021

  Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 70th 
birthday of Mr. Harvey Solway of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, who 
reached this milestone on March 24th.
  Harvey has spent his long and loving life dedicated to his beloved 
family and countless friends. He has maintained a vibrant career as the 
successful Chief Executive Officer of Pet Supplies Plus, and now 
investment enterprises.
  Harvey's family encouraged friends around the country to write to him 
and share a favorite memory, and I would like to include mine here for 
this record.
  It is well known that the first time I met Harvey Solway was when I 
was in high school, and I entered his house after school with his 
daughter, Alison, one of my best friends, I mistakenly thought he was 
asking me how my day went, when in fact, he was speaking to his wife. 
My precocious seventeen-year-old self responded that I was exasperated 
to find out that a government education program for young adults had 
concluded its application period, and that I had missed the deadline.
  While Alison regales many with this story frequently, what many do 
not know is that Harvey Solway was one of the first people to encourage 
and support my run for Congress.
  Harvey has lent generous wisdom and counsel to many aspiring young 
professionals. He does so without seeking credit or attention, but 
because he likes to contribute to the better outcomes of those around 
him. Today, I am pleased to celebrate my friend, Harvey, on his 
birthday. I am glad that he got to spend this milestone day with his 
loving wife, Nancy, by his side. Here's to many more.

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