[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 81 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
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THE 1994 ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS: RECOGNIZING PEOPLE
DEDICATED TO ETHNIC DIVERSITY
Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, as I speak today, ethnic conflicts rage
around the globe. Peace and unity among people of different races,
religions, and ethnic heritage seem impossible in some regions of the
world. Yet, despite ethnic turmoil and disputes, courageous people
continue to dedicate their lives to achieving the goals of peace and
prosperity.
I take this opportunity today to recognize and to congratulate
several persons who have dedicated their work and efforts to creating
unity among ethnically diverse people of the world. The National Ethnic
Coalition of Organizations [NECO], through its Ellis Island medal of
honor, recognizes the achievements and efforts of individuals who are
committed to the appreciation of ethnic diversity. This prestigious
award acknowledges the labors of those willing to dedicate themselves
to unity and peace.
I offer special recognition for the work of William Fugazy, chairman
of the board of the NECO, and Rosemarie Taglion, events manager for the
Ellis Island award gala. The vision and leadership of these two
individuals deserve the highest praise. Rosemarie and Bill have worked
extremely hard to ensure that the beauty and tradition of the Ellis
Island honor award continues.
The Ellis Island ceremony, which I attended in May 1994, was one of
the most moving and beautiful I have ever experienced. As a U.S.
Senator, I see a number of events here in Washington and abroad, but
this event was especially wonderful. I was honored to receive the medal
of honor, and I consider it one of the highest honors of my lifetime.
Having three grandparents who were immigrants, I hold this honor
dearly.
Mr. President, in recognition of the esteemed recipients of the 1994
Ellis Island Medal of Honor and those involved with the National Ethnic
Coalition of Organizations, I ask unanimous consent to place a list of
the recipients' names in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:
Congratulations to the 1994 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients
Peter R. Abeson, Norwegian/German, Business/Community
Leader.
Elena Diaz-Verson Amos, Cuban, Community Leader.
Carlos R. Barba, Cuban, Business Leader.
George E. Barbar, Lebanese, Business Leader.
M. Ann Belkov, Polish/Russian, Superintendent, Statue of
Liberty & Ellis Island.
William C. Beutel, German/English, Television Broadcaster.
Dr. Jagdish Bhagwati, Asian Indian, Educator.
Owen Bieber, German, Labor Leader.
Hon. William J. Bratton, Irish, Police Commissioner.
Eric Breindel, French/Polish, Journalist.
Donald P. Brennan, Irish, Business Leader.
Hon. Stephen G. Breyer, Romanian/E. Prussian/German,
Federal Judge.
Norman R. Brokaw, Russian, Theatrical Talent Agent.
Daniel D. Broughton, M.D., Irish, Physician/Child Advocate.
Stephen L. Bruce, Polish/German, Restaurateur.
Paul W. Bucha, Ukranian/Croatian/Slovak, Business/Community
Leader.
Victor Cardoso, Portuguese, Business/Community Leader.
Hon. Robert P. Casey, Irish, Governor of Pennsylvania.
Narses J. Colmenares, Venezuelan, Electrical Engineer.
E. Gerald Corrigan, Irish, Business Leader.
Hon. Ramon C. Cortines, Mexican, Educator.
Joseph F. D'Angelo, Italian, Business Leader.
Raymond V. Damadian, M.D., Armenian/French, Scientist/
Inventor.
Hon. Walter G. Danielson, Swedish, Consul General Emeritus.
Frank J. Defino, Sr., Italian, Business Leader.
Hon. William A. DiBella, Italian, Connecticut State
Senator.
Jeannette B. DiLorenzo, Romanian, Educator/Labor Leader.
Hon. Angier Biddle Duke, English/Irish/Spanish (Former) US
Ambassador.
Philip B. Dusenberry, English, Business Leader.
Siri M. Eliason, Swedish, Community Leader.
James C. Esposito, Swiss/Irish/Italian, Federal Law
Enforcement Leader.
Steven T. Florio, Italian, Business Leader.
Hon. Raymond L. Flynn, Irish, U.S. Ambassador to the
Vatican.
Steve E. Fochios, M.D., Hellenic Physician.
Eugene M. Freedman, Russian, Business Leader.
Nicholas Gage, Hellenic, Author.
Manuel Orlando Garcia, M.D., Argentinian, Educator/Radio
Host.
Hon. Phil Gramm, German, United States Senator.
Richard A. Grasso, Italian, Business Leader.
Joseph M. Haggar, Jr., Lebanese, Community Leader.
Michel T. Halbouty, Lebanese, Scientist/Educator/Author.
John R. Hall, English/Welsh, Business Leader.
Mel Harris, Russian, Business Leader.
Lawrence Herbert, Russian, Business Leader.
Edgar M. Housepian, M.D., Armenian, Educator/Neurosurgeon.
Dolores Huerta, Mexican, Labor Leader.
Hon. Romolo J. Imundi, Italian, U.S. Marshal.
Niels W. Johnsen, Norwegian/English/French, Business
Leader.
Daniel R. Kaplan, Lithuanian, Attorney/Community Leader.
Harold E. Kelley, Scottish/Irish, Attorney/CPA.
Jae Taik Kim, Ph.D., Korean, Community Leader.
Joseph C. Krajsa, Slovak, Editor/Publisher.
Kenneth F. Kunzman, German/Irish, Attorney.
Hon. Frank R. Lautenberg, Polish/Russian, United States
Senator.
Haskell L. Lazere, Romanian, Community Leader.
Richard C. Leone, Italian, Business/Community Leader.
James R. Leva, Italian, Business Leader.
Edward Lewis, African-American, Business Leader.
James P. Linn, English/Irish, Attorney.
Thomas P. Maguire, Irish, Labor Leader.
Donald B. Marron, English, Business Leader.
Peter W. May, German/Hungarian, Business/Community Leader.
Daniel R. McCarthy, Irish/English, Attorney.
William P. McComas, Scottish, Business Leader.
James A. McManus, Scottish/Irish/English, Business Leader.
Lenore Miller, Polish, Labor Leader.
Arthur J. Mirante, II, Italian, Business Leader.
Magnus Moliteus, Swedish, Business Leader.
William J. Morin, French/German, Business Leader.
James T. Morris, Welsh, Business/Community Leader.
Bruce Morrow, Russian/Austrian/Polish, Radio Personality.
Josie C. Natori, Filipino, Business Leader.
Peter H. Nozensky, Polish/Russian, Business Leader.
Brian O'Dwyer, Irish, Attorney.
Richard E. Oldenburg, Swedish, Museum Director.
Harry Orbelian, Armenian, Business/Community Leader.
Edward Panarello, Italian, Labor Leader.
Nelson Peltz, Austrian/Russian, Business/Community Leader.
Peter G. Peterson, Hellenic, Business Leader.
Hon. Nicholas C. Petris, Hellenic, California State
Senator.
Joseph J. Plumeri, II, Italian, Business Leader.
Hon. Larry Pressler, French/German, United States Senator.
Burton P. Resnick, Russian/Polish, Business Leader.
Jens M. Rommerdahl, Danish, Business Leader.
Peter M. Ryan, Irish, Business Leader.
H.E. Metropolitan Philip Saliba, Lebanese, Religious
Leader.
James J. Schiro, Italian, Business Leader.
James S. Scofield, Hellenic, Community Leader/Journalist.
Marvin Scott, Austrian/Polish, Television Broadcaster.
Rosanna Scotto, Italian, Television Broadcaster.
Henry T. Segerstrom, Swedish, Community Leader.
Kay Lande Selmer, Norwegian, Entertainer.
Myung Hwan Seo, Korean, Community Leader.
Ted Shapiro, Russian/Polish, Business Leader.
Jerry J. Siano, Italian, Business Leader.
Muriel F. Siebert, Hungarian, Business Leader.
Jeffrey S. Silverman, Russian, Business Leader.
Aileen Riotto Sirey, Ph.D., Italian, Psychotherapist/
Community Leader.
Alfred E. Smith, IV, Irish, Business Leader.
Irwin Solomon, Polish, Labor Leader.
Henry S. Tang, Chinese, Business/Community Leader.
Peter J. Tanous, Lebanese, Business Leader.
Chris Tomaras, Hellenic, Business Leader.
J. Rock Tonkel, English/German/French, Business Leader.
Rep. Robert G. Torricelli, Italian, Member of Congress.
Peter Tufo, Italian, Business Leader.
Alfons Ukkonen, Finnish, Community Leader.
Joseph A. Unanue, Hispanic, Business Leader.
Aleksandras Vakselis, Lithuanian, Community Leader.
Jack Valenti, Italian, Business Leader.
Stephen B. Van Campen, Dutch, Business/Community Leader.
Hon. Guy J. Velella, Italian, New York State Senator.
Harvey J. Weinstein, Austrian/Hungarian, Business Leader.
General Enoch H. Williams, African-American, Military
Leader.
Frank D. Wing, Jr., Chinese/Hispanic, government Leader.
Henry C.K. Yung, Chinese, Business Leader.
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