Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Harvard University. He was named the "Most Influential Business Person of the Last 25 Years" by the Wharton School. and was Time Magazines 1997 Man of the Year. He was a longtime member of the International Rescue Committees Board of Directors. and was honored by the IRC in 2010 as one of ten distinguished refugees. When Andy Grove received the Churchill Club Legendary Leader Award in 2015. he struggled onto the stage. took the microphone and urged the audience to help refugees. "I made it. lets help in a little way to help them make it." Mr. Speaker. I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me in honoring the extraordinary life of Andrew S. Grove and in extending our most sincere condolences to his wife. Eva. to his children. grandchildren. and all who knew and loved him. It was said of him. "He merits a place alongside the great business leaders of the 20th century." Our country embraced a young refugee and immigrant. and in return Andy Grove lifted up our entire nation with his vision. extraordinary intellect and unmatched leadership. How privileged I am to have known him and represented him in Congress. How blessed our country has been to have him as a prized and cherished citizen.
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