[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11387]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF MAURICE HORWITZ

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2005

  Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
life of Maurice Horwitz. Born and raised in Pennsylvania's 3rd 
Congressional District, Maurice was a man of honor who brought both 
wisdom and leadership to the city of Butler. A 1930 graduate of the 
Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Maurice 
went on to become the president of his family's business, Keystone Pipe 
and Supply, where he displayed an unwavering commitment to innovation 
and industry. Under his direction, the company flourished, becoming one 
of the largest international distributors of specialty tubular 
products.
  In addition to his strong business ethics, Maurice was known for his 
generosity in his private life. He had earned a reputation of having a 
commitment of giving both time and resources to improve the quality of 
life for his family and his neighbors. He was the embodiment of a 
renaissance man: a constant learner, a collector, accomplished tennis 
player, scholar of art history, and a man of culture who sought to 
bring the joys of the fine arts to the Butler community. He was also 
known for his devotion to many charitable causes. Maurice served as a 
director for the Butler County Memorial Hospital, worked with the 
United Way, and the Butler YMCA. In addition, he served as president 
and chairman of the board of Irene State Community Mental Health 
Center, and was chairman of the Tri-State District of the United Jewish 
Appeal.
  The life of Maurice Horwitz serves as a role model for us all to 
follow. He embodied the word service in its finest sense through his 
kindness, hard work and generosity and will greatly be missed by all.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in commemorating the 
life of Maurice Horwitz.

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