Fraternity-Testvériség, 1969 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1969-05-01 / 5. szám
Dr. Zoltán Beky Gets George Washington Award Honored in the House of Representatives Reprinted from Congressional Record HON. EDWARD J. PATTEN Of New Jersey IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 29, 1969 Mr. PATTEN. Mr. Speaker, many years ago I met a young and promising minister in Carteret, N. J., named Zoltán Beky. His parishioners and I soon discovered that he was outstanding in many ways. Ahle, dedicated, and compassionate, he has great love in his heart and soul for God and people. His parishioners quickly learned to respect and love him and looked to him for sound guidance and real inspiration—and they always found these important qualities in this man of strong and abiding faith. Dr. Béky’s qualities of leadership also came to the attention of his superiors, who elevated him to the position of bishop in Trenton, N. J., giving him jurisdiction over parishes in several States, ranging from New York to California. I watched Bishop Beky come to Washington, where he presides over the welfare of members of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, of which he is president. I know that Members of Congress of both political parties have a very deep respect for Bishop Beky, for lie is a man and leader of distinguished ability, integrity, and achievement. His many friends in the Congress were happy and proud to hear that on April 16, 1969, Bishop Beky received the George Washington Award of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation. The award is presented “for contributions to research, human knowledge, and the arts.” Bishop Beky lias not only contributed to “human knowledge.” He has also excelled in advocating—and practicing—human understanding and human love. An article published in the News Tribune of Perth Amboy, N. J., included details of the award to Dr. Zoltán Beky—a great bishop and a great man. The article follows: DR. ZOLTÁN BEKY GETS GEORGE WASHINGTON AWARD Dr. Zoltán Beky, Bishop emeritus of the Hungarian Reformed Church in America, last night received the annual George Washington Award of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation. Dr. Beky, one of four recipients, received the award from Rt. Rev. Dezső Abraham of Perth Amboy, current bishop of the Hungarian Reformed Church. Others honored at the Plaza Hotel in New York City were motion picture producer Joseph Pasternak, Antal Dorati, chief conductor of the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and recently named director of the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, D. C., and Dr. John Lotz, former Columbia University professor who is presently director of the Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington. Dr. Beky currently is serving as president of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America in Washington. The award is presented annually by the American Hungarian Studies Foundation for contributions to research, human knowledge and the arts. In name and symbolism, the award was inspired by the statue of George Washington that was erected in the City Park of Budapest, Hungary in 1906 through contributions by Hungarian immigrants living in the United States. It is believed to be the only statue of Washington in Eastern Europe. The foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to furthering the understanding and appreciation of Hungarian culture and historical heritage in the United States. It was established in 1954. Through grants, it supports Hungarian studies, fellowships and research programs at American universities and colleges. Its headquarters are at 177 Somerset St., New Brunswick. ☆ Bishop Abraham Presents Bishop Beky Members of the Annual George Washington Awards Committee, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen! Some time ago, the leaders of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation conceived the idea to honor 12
