March 10, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 46 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E286]
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                       HONORING GEORGE J. LEDERER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 2020

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to mark a 
tremendous milestone for one of my constituents, George J. Lederer, who 
is celebrating his 100th birthday on March 21, 2020.
  George J. Lederer was born on March 21, 1920, in Vienna, Austria, to 
Felix and Helene Lederer. At the age of 18, he left Vienna and went, 
via Zurich, Switzerland, to England. He lived in Leicester until May 
10, 1940, when, as a refugee, he was interned under General Orders in 
Edinburgh, Scotland. Transferred to a larger camp near Huyton, George 
was detained for approximately 8 weeks. He was subsequently transported 
to Australia on July 10, where he remained in internment camps for 
nearly two years. After his return to the United Kingdom, in September 
1942, George lived in Leicester and London, employed by an Indian 
railway company, until his U.S. Immigration visa was ready.
  In July 1942, he left England and was landed, unexpectedly, in 
Halifax, Canada, from where he finally entered the United States of 
America in Van Buren, Maine on July 30, l943. Rejoining his family in 
New York City, George eventually enrolled in the College of the City of 
New York, and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1951. 
George later earned the designation of ``Professional Engineer''.
  After various positions in engineering design and construction work, 
he formed his own firm, George J. Lederer Construction Service Inc. in 
Scarsdale, NY, which engaged in military and civilian work. He retired 
in 2002. George plans to celebrate his birthday among his family and 
friends.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize George J. Lederer on this 
special occasion. I wish George a happy birthday, and many more happy 
and healthy years to come.

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