[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 7533]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE RING

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize 
George Ring who is being honored by Catholic Community Services, the 
largest non-profit social service agency in the state of New Jersey. 
Headquartered in Newark, CCS serves more than 200,000 poor and 
disadvantaged citizens throughout northern New Jersey. George has been 
an ardent supporter of this organization and is most deserving of this 
honor.
  George has served New Jersey and the nation in many capacities. After 
graduating from Seton Hall University, George joined the United States 
Army and served from 1966-1969 as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander, 
and General's Aide. He received multiple awards and citations for his 
service, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, 
Oak Leaf Cluster, and a Presidential Unit Citation.
  After working several years in the banking industry, George co-
founded Cross Country Cable, Ltd. This firm was involved in the 
ownership, construction and operation of cable television and microwave 
systems inside the United States and around the world. In 1995, he sold 
this company and formed a new company, Wireless Cable International 
Inc. George is the president and CEO of this new company.
  George has been active at his alma mater and in his community. At 
Seton Hall University, he is a member of the Executive and Finance 
Committees of the Board of Regents and is a member of the Board of 
Trustees. He is also a recipient of the ``Distinguished Alumnus Award'' 
from Seton Hall University and Union High School.
  In addition, George has served on the boards of several visual arts 
programs and symphony orchestras as well as New Jersey Public 
Broadcasting. He is a past President of the Watchung-Warren Rotary Club 
and has been active with local youth sports leagues. He has given his 
financial support to numerous schools and charities. Catholic Community 
Services has been one of the grateful recipients of George's 
generosity. He has spent countless hours fundraising on behalf of CCS. 
For his acts of philanthropy and his visible role in the community, I 
am proud to recognize George Ring as he is honored by CCS.

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