[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 30 (Thursday, March 7, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S1658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING THE ODELSON FAMILY

 Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, the late Sam and Rose Odelson of 
Chicago had 13 children, 8 of whom served in the United States Armed 
Forces during World War II. Their contributions should be recognized.
  Four sons served in Europe, three in the Pacific, and one in the 
States. Two were injured in combat, and altogether, they earned 20 
battle stars.
  Oscar served in the United States Army in Italy. Sidney, an Army 
veteran who landed at Omaha Beach served in France and Germany. Joe was 
also in the Army, serving near the tail end of the war in southern 
France. Julius was 89th Airborne, Roy was in the Army Air Corps, Ben 
served with the 13th Air Force in the South Pacific for over 2 years, 
and Mike was an MP in the Philippines.
  All the eight Odelson boys returned home after the war. A few stayed 
in Chicago, the others moved out to sunny California to work in the 
insurance, furniture, or restaurant business.
  With the recent commemoration of the 50th anniversary of World War 
II, it is fitting to recognize the achievements of this family. I 
salute these brothers and their family for their selfless commitment to 
our country.

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