[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3320]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO WALTER H. SHORENSTEIN

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2005

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
American, Walter H. Shorenstein, who will celebrate his 90th birthday 
on Friday, March 4, 2005.
  Walter H. Shorenstein served our nation as a Major in the United 
States Air Force. He is an extraordinary American who has made enormous 
contributions to our communities and our country. He began his career 
in real estate in 1946 and has built the Shorenstein Company into one 
of the largest and most highly respected real estate firms in the 
nation.
  Walter Shorenstein has been a valued advisor to Presidents, a 
generous philanthropist, a noted lecturer and an ardent supporter of 
education. His numerous sponsorships, board memberships and honors 
reflect his dedication to art, culture, education, government and 
philanthropy.
  Walter Shorenstein's life has been enriched by his family. His 
daughter Carole is a producer of Broadway shows, his son, Douglas is 
President of the Shorenstein Company, and his grandchildren Walter, 
Gracie, Brandon Jona, Sandra Joan and Daniella are great blessings to 
him. His lifelong partner in life, Phyllis, died in 1994, and their 
beloved and brilliant daughter Joan died in 1985.
  It is a special privilege for me to honor Walter Shorenstein and to 
call him my friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this good and 
great American, this outstanding citizen and national treasure. As Mr. 
Shorenstein celebrates this important milestone, the gratitude and 
respect of the entire House of Representatives are extended to him.

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