Congressional Record, Volume 133, Number 42, March 17, 1987

United States of America Congressional Record PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 100th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 133 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1987 No. 42 Senate Tuesday, March 17, 1987 TRIBUTE TO IRWIN A. MOLASKY ? Mr. HECHT. Mr. President, rarely does a constituent's birthday warrant the attention of the U.S. Senate. However, a celebration honoring one of my constituents, Irwin A. Molasky, is an exception. Although residing in Las Vegas, he has touched many more Americans through his television and motion picture production company, Lorimar-Telepictures. Nevadans are familiar with Irwin as a prominent builder and developer. He has been in the forefront of the commercial and residential building growth. His projects have been some of the largest and most farsighted in Las Vegas and have included the area's first private hospital, the first regional covered shopping mall, the first downtown office tower, the first planned residential development, all of which remain prestigious Las Vegas addresses. Irwin Molasky was the builder and developer of LaCosta Hotel and Spa, a 600-acre destination resort in Carlsbad, CA. Often referred to as one of the two greatest resorts in the world, LaCosta has undergone a $70 million addition and remodeling project under his direction. Irwin also orchestrated the huge $15 million renovation of a century-old building in New York City housing the world-wide headquarters of advertising agency giant Bozell, Jacobs, Kenyon, & Eckhardt. While maintaining the charm and architectural tradition of the period, Irwin managed to remodel four floors of this building to the utmost in utility. Leading the remodeling, renovation and preservation of the Lorimar-Telepictures Culver City Lot, Irwin currently devotes his boundless energy, talent, and experience to creating the most productive television/motion picture facility in the world. He has many friends and fans. Recently, Irwin was given a surprise birthday party by his wife, Susan. Muriel Stevens who writes an "Eye On Las Vegas" column, reported in the March 4, 1987, edition of the Las Vegas Sun on the event. I'd like to quote from that article: The surprise party took place in the grand ballroom of the Golden Nugget Hotel. It fell to Steve and Elaine Wynn to get him to the hotel In evening attire without giving the plan away. They came up with a tall tale that convinced Irwin he had to attend a formal dinner party they were hosting to raise funds for a worthy cause. Irwin bought it. Saturday night, he walked into the Spa Suite, where the guests had gathered to greet him. Instead of the international philanthropist he was prepared to meet, he encountered a host of friends and family members all singing "Happy Birthday." The never-at-a-loss-for-words Irwin was stunned. Then it was on to the Grand Ballroom, which had been transformed into a dazzling party room. And when all the children sang special lyrics written by Academy Award-winning lyricist Sammy Calm, they brought down the house. Cahn also wrote special lyrics for Susan Molasky, Pat Lionel, Ted and Parvin Jacobs. Steve Lawrence sang a song with lyrics he had written, as did Irwin's long- time friend and business associate, Merv Adelson. Merv's wife, Barbara Walters, wrote the terrific lyrics. The newspaper went on to list some of the guests: Former Governors Mike O'Callaghan and Grant Sawyer, Bette Sawyer, Governor Richard and Bonnie Bryan, Senator Chic and Gail Hecht, and former Congressman Jim and Ann Santini. Out-of-town guests included Edye Gorme, Mya and Larry Hagman, Linda Grey, Lola Falana, Elaine Newton, Allard and Evelyn Roen, Billie and Jean Weinberger and Judge David and Bev Zenoff. Out-of-coun-try guests included Alan and Cecy Bearman of England, Joe and Pamela Abulafia and Yalo and Chasia Shavit of Israel. There will be other parties, but Irwin Molasky's will remain memorable. Mr. President, Irwin Molasky has graced our State with his many projects such as LaCosta, Sunrise Hospital, Valley Bank Plaza, Regency Towers, Mission Center, and Boulevard Mall. But he obviously reaches far beyond Nevada to millions of other people. He is a distinguished Nevadan and I'm proud to play a part of this outpouring of affection and gratitude.?