[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15556]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING LEO GOLD FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY 
                             AND OUR NATION

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 11, 2005

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to join the entire Hirschorn family as they celebrate the life and 
accomplishments of their oldest living relative, Leo Gold. Today, the 
Hirschorn family, nearly 150 strong and from all corners of the world, 
have gathered to pay tribute to Leo not only for being a wonderful 
member of the family, but for his many contributions to his Nation and 
community.
  Leo Gold has had a full life. He has served in our Nation's armed 
forces, married and raised a wonderful family of his own, worked as a 
stockbroker by trade, and has spent countless hours volunteering with a 
myriad of service and community organizations. His life is the very 
reflection of what every community member should be.
  Like so many of his generation, Leo served in the United States Army 
during World War II. A member of the Engineers' Corps, Leo was one of 
the hundreds of remarkable soldiers who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. 
He diligently served his country with dignity and integrity from 1943 
until the end of the war. Today, I stand to extend my sincere thanks 
and appreciation to Leo Gold for his outstanding service to our 
country. It is veterans, like Leo, whose stories will never allow 
future generations to forget one of the free world's greatest 
victories.
  Leo spent his professional career as a stockbroker and continues to 
own a seat on the American Stock Exchange. He has been happily married 
to his wife, Beatrice, for 63 years, raising two children, Helaine and 
Harold. Today, they continue to see their small family grow with three 
grandchildren, Heidi, Keith, and Sandra, as well as one great-
grandchild, Maya. Throughout the years, it has been his family which 
has brought him such great joy and I find it a fitting tribute that his 
extended family has gathered to honor him today.
  Veteran, successful businessman, and devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather--one would not find it hard to believe that Leo has also 
been an active member of his community, volunteering his time and 
efforts to make a difference in the lives of others. Before retiring to 
Florida, Leo lived in Great Neck, NY, where he was deeply involved with 
B'nai Brith and his synagogue Temple Israel. Now, as he and Bea enjoy 
their retirement years, they can be found volunteering for the Jewish 
Federation, among other organizations. In fact, Leo participated in the 
Big Brother Program just a few years ago, acting as a mentor and friend 
to children in need. Through his many philanthropic activities, Leo has 
quietly touched the lives of many--making a real difference in their 
lives.
  Our communities and our country would not be the same without 
individuals like Leo Gold who so willingly dedicate themselves to 
serving and protecting others. It is an honor and a privilege for me to 
stand today to join his wife, Bea, children Helaine and Harold, 
grandchildren Heidi, Keith, and Sandra, and the entire Hirschorn family 
as they pay tribute to Leo Gold--an outstanding citizen and community 
leader. My heartfelt congratulations on this very special occasion--
what an inspiration you are. Mazel Tov.

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