[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E270]
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                     FOR THE RELIEF OF FRANK NOTREM

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                       HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 1997

  Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the 
assistance of all my colleagues in aiding a constituent in my district, 
Mr. Frank Notrem.
  Mr. Notrem is now 82 years old. Before World War II he was in the 
National Guard; when the war broke out he went to Europe to fight. In 
all, he served in the Army for 40 years.
  In civilian life he has dedicated his life to his community, serving 
as a member of the Chelsea Fire Department for 32 years.
  Seventeen years ago, Mr. Notrem was injured on the job, breaking both 
his legs. He was forced to retire due to those injuries.
  At that time, Mr. Notrem's wife, concerned about the hospital bills 
that would soon come due, hid 10 of Mr. Notrem's veteran's checks, 
totaling $8,242.20. She hid them so well that she forgot where they 
were. It was only recently that they were discovered after Mrs. Notrem 
passed away and her children were cleaning up the house.
  Though the money is owed, the checks are no longer valid. 
Nonetheless, I believe this Nation owes Mr. Notrem a debt of gratitude 
for his service. Therefore, I have introduced legislation requiring the 
Treasury Department to pay Mr. Notrem the $8,242.20 he is owed.
  Please join me in meeting our obligations to Mr. Notrem.

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