[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 10, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1905]
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                         HONORING ARTHUR SACHS

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 10, 1995

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
and the members of Queens County Chapter 1203 of the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees as they gather on October 15 
to honor their president, Arthur Sachs.
  Born in the Bronx, NY, Arthur began what may be called the classic 
American success story. After his graduation at age 18 from James 
Monroe High School, a most natural desire for involving himself in the 
community took hold and Arthur enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marine. 
This led to a strong recognition on his part of a need to serve his 
country. Following his stint in the Merchant Marine, Arthur enlisted in 
the U.S. Marine Corps and served valiantly in both World War II and the 
Korean war. Upon his separation from active military service, Arthur 
again followed his desire to serve the community and began a career in 
the U.S. Postal Service.
  It was in this function that Arthur's dedication and leadership 
talents truly came to fruition. He not only became a most effective 
member of the Postal Service, but also rose to the rank of vice-
president of the New York Metropolitan Postal Union, one of our 
Nation's largest postal employee organizations. Serving as both a 
postal employee and the leader of a professional organization, Arthur 
was able to assist his colleagues in creating a truly effective service 
organization.
  Not being one to sit idly by, Arthur's retirement from the U.S. 
Postal Service was highlighted by his participation in the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees [NARFE]. As a member of the 
Queens County Chapter of NARFE, his organizational and leadership 
talents were quickly recognized and he became the Legislative Director 
of Queens County Chapter 1203 of NARFE. In an almost natural 
progression based upon Arthur's ability to lead, he was elected 
chairman of the chapter.
   Mr. Speaker, in an age when we search for leaders to bring our 
communities and nation forward in the finest sense of America's true 
values and traditions, it is most assuring that we have Arthur Sachs to 
fill such a need.
  I ask all of my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me 
now in paying tribute to Arthur Sachs for an exemplary life of public 
service.

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