[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9288]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO MILTON I. SCHWARTZ

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend Milton I. 
Schwartz for his generosity and humanitarian efforts on behalf of the 
entire Las Vegas community.
  Milton Schwartz was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After attending 
New York University and the Wharton School of Finance, Milton enlisted 
in the U.S. Army, serving with the Army Signal Corp during World War 
II. Following his military career, Milton moved to Nevada and became a 
successful businessman. He was the owner of Checker Cab Company, Vice 
President of Yellow Cab and Star Cab companies, and owner and operator 
of Valley Hospital where he served as the chairman of Formula 409. 
Aside from his contributions to the growth in southern Nevada, Milton 
has played a large part in the local Jewish community. In 1988, he 
established the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy, a Judaic elementary 
school serving preschool to eighth grade.
  As a result of his pursuits, Milton has received a number of 
accolades, most notably being honored as Republican of the Year by the 
State of Nevada Republican Men's Club and as Humanitarian of the Year 
by Goodwill Industries. On May 6, 2007, Milton will be honored with the 
Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson in Pursuit of Excellence Award at a 
gala in his honor.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my friend Milton I. Schwartz. His 
commitment to the Las Vegas community is truly commendable for he has 
enriched countless lives. I applaud him for his success and wish him 
the best in future endeavors.

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