[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1877]
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 RECOGNITION OF THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 1998

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Jewish War 
Veterans of the U.S.A., Department of California.
  The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, was organized in 1896 by veterans 
of the Civil War. They proudly hold the title of the oldest active 
national veterans' service organization in America. The Jewish War 
Veterans focus their attention on promoting veterans legislation, 
sponsoring projects on Jewish communal concerns, support of Israel, 
advocacy for Soviet Jewry, and combating anti-Semitism.
  The courageous men and women of the Department of California chapter 
will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary on November 15, 1998. As a 
former member of the U.S. Navy, I respect the role they have played in 
protecting our country and our constitution. They have given us a 
shining example in courage with their participation in the military 
during World War II. These soldiers served in the Armed Forces beyond 
their numerical proportion to the general population and received more 
than 52,000 awards, including the coveted Congressional Medal of Honor.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank these Americans for their 
dedication and commitment to our nation. Their selfless acts of 
patriotism have helped spread the hope of freedom all over the world.

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