[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
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        IN HONOR OF EDWARD ``ROY'' HUELBIG: A TRUE AMERICAN HERO

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Edward 
``Roy'' Huelbig, an exceptional individual, who had distinguished 
himself through tireless dedication to the veterans, firefighters, and 
police officers of his community in Hoboken and throughout the State of 
New Jersey. Mr. Huelbig will be honored for his numerous years of 
service by United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County at a ceremony at the 
F.A. Mckenzie American Legion Post 165 in Bayonne, NJ on April 27.
  Mr. Huelbig's record of service to helping others began in Hoboken, 
where he was born and raised. He attended Our Lady of Grace Grammar 
School and St. Michael's High School in my hometown of Union City. When 
the Nation called, Mr. Huelbig answered by entering the U.S. Army in 
1943, where he served in the European theather of operations during 
World War II. For his steadfast bravery in combat, Mr. Huelbig was 
awarded four battle stars and a Purple Heart.
  Upon returning to the United States, Mr. Huelbig was appointed to the 
Hoboken Fire Department in 1948, which benefited from his valuable 
contributions as a firefighter for over 25 years. After retiring from a 
position with the A-P-A Trucking Co. in 1986, Mr. Huelbig devoted his 
time to a number of charitable organizations. Mr. Huelbig's expertise 
in community involvement has been an invaluable resource for a number 
of groups throughout the State. While Mr. Huelbig serves as secretary 
of the Retired Police and Fireman's Association, it is the veterans of 
New Jersey who owe Mr. Huelbig the greatest debt of gratitude. He is 
chairman of the Hoboken Elks Lodge 74 Veterans' Committee which 
``adopts'' five individuals at the Veterans Home of Paramus by 
celebrating birthdays and Christmas with them, in addition to 
organizing field trips to sporting events. A past commander, Mr. 
Huelbig now serves as legislative chairman of the Disabled American 
Veterans Hoboken Chapter 8, which helps raise funds for the five 
veterans hospitals in New Jersey.
  Even though Mr. Huelbig has exhibited a tremendous commitment to 
community organizations, the main focus of his life has been his 
family. He was married to the former Ellen Lynsky who passed away in 
November 1985. Mr. Huelbig is the father of three children: a daughter, 
Kerryann Ganter, and two sons, Kevin and Roy Huelbig. He is also the 
proud grandfather of five.
  It is an honor to have such an outstanding and dedicated individual 
as Edward ``Roy'' Huelbig residing in my district. His efforts are 
testimony to the fact that one person can make a difference in the 
lives of others. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognition of this 
true American hero.

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