[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO ABE SACKS

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago a young Army lieutenant returned 
home from World War II. During the preceding 5 years, he served his 
country with distinction. This young lieutenant is a constituent of 
mine. He is also one of my dearest friends. His name is Abe Sacks.
  On October 7, 1995, 1st Lt. Abraham Sacks will finally receive his 
World War II medals--half a century after his return home from war. 
Surrounded by his family and friends, Abe will receive the European 
African Middle Eastern Medal with Silver Star, the American Campaign 
Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal 
with Germany, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory 
Medal.
  Abraham Sacks served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. In 1942, he 
was commissioned second lieutenant and subsequently served overseas in 
campaigns in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany. I met Abe 30 years 
ago. During this time, he has been a devoted husband, the father of two 
beautiful children, Andrew and Laura, and an active volunteer at his 
synagogue and in the community.
  Fifty years is a long time to wait for medals that were awarded but 
never received. As late as these medals are in being presented, this 
day might never have come if it had not been for Abe's wife, Bea. 
Earlier this year, while rummaging through Abe's army chest, Bea came 
across some old papers that said he was entitled to receive these 
medals. When Bea asked him where his medals were, Abe replied, ``Who 
has time for medals? All I wanted to do was stay alive and keep my men 
alive.''
  The time has finally come for medals and recognition for achievement 
and dedicated service. I join Abe's family, friends, and the entire 
Nation in expressing congratulations for a job well done.

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