E2332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 20, 2011 Dave spent his adult life working in the on to personally help build the Evelyn H. pany. In 1980, the firms merged, and Farooq public’s best interests. He served our nation in Lauder Breast Center, founded the Breast Kathwari became vice president of Ethan the United States Air National Guard and Cancer Research Foundation, and launched Allen. By 1989, he had risen to the post of served our state in several capacities, such as the Pink Ribbon campaign. Evelyn’s pink bows Chairman, President, and CEO. Farooq has a field representative for former Assembly today are recognized symbols of hope for a been the top executive at Ethan Allen Interiors Member Rusty Areias, and later as Assistant cure for breast cancer, as does her lipstick for 26 years; under his leadership, the com- Secretary at the California Resources Agency. Pink Ribbon. pany has become a leading competitor in inte- Dave also worked for the City of Los Banos as I have always admired Evelyn’s work from rior design and home furnishings, while also Planning Commissioner, and Director of the afar, and I have the honor and privilege of fostering a business that values environmental Merced County Farm Bureau Board. In 1992, representing her son, Gary Lauder, her daugh- and social responsibility. He is a national lead- Dave joined the Grassland Water District and ter-in-law, Laura Lauder, and grandchildren, er in the furniture industry; where he serves as served as Assistant General Manager. Ellie and Josh, and having them as my dear the director and chairman of the National Re- Prior to returning to the Grassland Water friends. tail Federation and director and is the former District in 2007 as General Manager, Dave Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me chairman and president of the American Home dedicated his time to a number of organiza- in extending our deepest condolences to Eve- Furnishings Alliance. The industry also in- tions, and served in a number of roles, includ- lyn Lauder’s husband, Leonard Lauder; her ducted him into the American Furniture Hall of ing Chief Deputy Director of Governmental Af- children, William Lauder and Gary Lauder; her Fame. fairs at the California Waterfowl Association daughter-in-law, Laura Lauder; and her be- While Farooq’s professional accomplish- and as Director of Conservation Policy for loved grandchildren. Evelyn Lauder’s life is in- ments are impressive, his most laudable con- Ducks Unlimited. Dave’s breadth of experi- structive to all of us of the significance that tribution is his tireless dedication to foster ence gave him a unique combination of intel- one person can have for an entire nation . . . world peace and to bettering the lives of oth- lect and enthusiasm, which allowed him to to literally insert an issue into the national dia- ers. His humanitarian efforts extend to those serve the San Joaquin Valley—and its people, logue and consciousness. As the poet wrote, people displaced by conflict zones and who water, and wildlife—with tact and influence. ‘‘and so she passed on, and all the trumpets end up in refugee camps, and to those facing Whether he was working on issues impor- sounded on the other side.’’ religious persecution in the Middle East and tant to the Valley or spending time with his f elsewhere. Most recently, Farooq was hon- son Ty, currently a student at Purdue Univer- ored by the Office of the United Nations High sity, Dave lived a full and rich life. His dedica- IN RECOGNITION OF THE CAREER Commissioner of Refugees for his steadfast tion and service will leave a lasting legacy, AND HUMANITARIAN ACHIEVE- dedication to raising consciousness of the and we will miss his insights and his humor. MENTS OF FAROOQ KATHWARI plight of refugees worldwide. He also serves Mr. Speaker, we ask our colleagues to join on the President’s Advisory Commission on us in paying tribute to the life of David Lowry HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Widell, a respected and joyous man with a OF NEW YORK has received numerous awards for his peace steadfast commitment to protecting the Central IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES activism, including the humanitarian award Valley’s natural resources. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from the Anti-Defamation League. Farooq is a f director and former chairman of Refugees Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today International, a director of the International A TRIBUTE HONORING THE LIFE to seek Congressional recognition of the ex- Rescue Committee, director of the Institute for OF EVELYN HAUSNER LAUDER ceptional achievements and outstanding chari- the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown Univer- table and humanitarian works of Farooq sity and the Henry L. Stimson Center, and a HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Kathwari. member of the Council on Foreign Relations. OF CALIFORNIA Just this month, Mr. Kathwari received yet He is also my friend. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES another prestigious honor, as the United Mr. Speaker, Farooq’s life’s work is to help States Institute of Peace, USIP, dedicated the Tuesday, December 20, 2011 foster a dialogue for peace in much-troubled Farooq Kathwari Amphitheater in recognition regions, and to promote human rights around Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of both his long standing work with USIP, as the world. I ask all my colleagues in the honor the life and extraordinary accomplish- well as his decades of humanitarian efforts House of Representatives to stand and join ments of Evelyn Hausner Lauder, who passed across the globe. Not only has Farooq en- me now in honoring Farooq Kathwari, a most away at her home in New York City on No- joyed a long and illustrious business career, compassionate and selfless citizen. May his vember 12, 2011. Evelyn was a loving wife but throughout his life he has also dedicated good works serve as a model for countless and mother, a savvy business woman, a de- himself unfalteringly to numerous humanitarian others to follow. voted philanthropist, and a noble citizen of our causes. I have always marveled at the way he f country who put the ‘‘active’’ in the word activ- balances such a successful business career ist. with his commitment to giving back and ‘‘pay- HONORING SGT. TIMOTHY K. Evelyn Hausner married into one of Amer- ing it forward.’’ Farooq Kathwari is a most fit- GILBOE ica’s most distinguished families, but her be- ting recipient of this singular honor from USIP. ginnings were humble. In 1936, Evelyn fled While leading a Fortune 500 company, he HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Nazi-occupied Europe with her parents, mak- generously lends his valuable time and energy OF MAINE ing their way to America and eventually set- to promote world peace through advocacy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tling in New York City. While attending Hunter by serving on the boards of numerous human- College, Evelyn met her future husband, Leon- rights organizations. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 ard Lauder. In 1959, they married and worked The life story of Farooq Kathwari illustrates Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to together to help grow the Estee Lauder Com- what our great country stands for, and the congratulate Sgt. Timothy K. Gilboe on being pany. bountiful opportunities the United States offers awarded the Silver Star for his heroic action in With only six products when she joined, its citizens. Farooq Kathwari came to America Afghanistan. Evelyn recalled that ‘‘it was a baby com- over 40 years ago as a political refugee from In 2006, Sgt. Gilboe left his home in Jack- pany’’—something to grow and nourish. strife-torn Kashmir, and he now leads one of man, Maine to serve in the Army. After enlist- Today, Estee Lauder stands as one of the the Nation’s largest and prestigious compa- ing, Sgt. Gilboe showed outstanding qualities most respected companies in the world. Eve- nies. He arrived in New York City at age 20 as a soldier, earning him membership to the lyn herself created the Clinique product line armed with a B.A. in English and political 4th Brigade’s Combat Team, 10th Mountain and was an integral part of the fabric of the science, and with a determination to live and Division at Fort Polk. Eventually, he was sent company. grow in a free society. Two years later he to Afghanistan. Evelyn’s real fame, however, was found in earned an MBA, went to work for Newcourt On April 28th, 2011, insurgents opened fire her role as an advocate for the one in eight Securities, where he rapidly rose to the posi- on Gilboe’s platoon, wounding the leader and women in the United States who develops tion of vice president, and simultaneously squad leader. Sgt. Gilboe returned fire while breast cancer. Evelyn herself was a survivor. launched his own importing business. Soon suppressing the flames that ignited on a com- When she learned of her cancer diagnosis in thereafter, the iconic American company, rade’s backpack. When an insurgent ran to- 1989, she fought back—and won. She went Ethan Allen, purchased an interest in his com- wards him with a rifle, an unarmed Sgt. Gilboe

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