He was three times Lord Mayor of Prague. and before the tragic -events which precipitated World War II. he was Minister of Social Welfare and Public Health under President Benes. Czechoslovakias celebrated antiCommunist leader. Mr. President. I am particularly glad to be able to salute Dr.. Zenkl on his birthday since I knew him in his days of glory and heavy responsibility in Praha. just as I have continued to know and stay in touch with him in his days of adversity as a refugee. He is truly the kind of man for whom our American welcome mat should be drawn out. Having myself been arrested thrice by the Nazis and Fascists before our entry into World War II. and thrice since by the Communists.