Mr. Speaker. I would ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to one of my constituents. Lillian Katz. founder and president of the Lillian Vernon Corp. of Mount Vernon. N.Y. Lillian Vernon is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Lillian Katz was born in Leipzig. Germany. She lived in Holland for 4 years and emigrated to the United States in 1937 to escape from the impending Nazi invasion. She began her business in 1951 with $2.000. Today. her company is a major employer in my district. Lillian Katz has long been active in her community. Her company has donated a room to Mount Vernon Hospital and sponsored programs for the benefit of various local and national charities.
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