[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT ABRAHAM STEPHENS

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 30, 1996

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay my final 
tribute to a dear friend of mine, Master Sergeant Abraham Stephens of 
Detroit, MI. May he rest in peace.
  Master Sergeant Abraham Stephens gave generously of his life to his 
country, family, church, and community.
  Master Sergeant Abraham Stephens joined the U.S. Army in March of 
1941. He served bravely in both World War II and the Korean war. He 
then went on to join the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from his 
military career in 1961. In total, Master Sergeant Stephens gave 37 
years of outstanding service for the defense of his country.
  Abraham Stephens also served in a civilian job as a plant supervisor 
at Ford Motor Co. for many years.
  Abraham Stephens also gave generously of his life to St. Phillips 
Lutheran Church. He was not only an active member, but also served on 
the deacon's board until his death on August 31, 1996.
  He was a truly dear and giving person. I am proud to call him a 
friend. I will miss him greatly, as I am sure his family and friends 
will, too.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask now that you and the rest of the Members join me 
in this a final tribute to one who served our country so selflessly, 
and in offering our most sincere condolences to his widow and his 
family and his friends.

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