[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 71 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        BIOGRAPHY OF MR. IRVING KWASMAN OF SHERERVILLE, INDIANA

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 9, 2000

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Irving Kwasman was born on March 15, 
1925, and died on June 8, 2000 at age 75. Mr. Kwasman was a loving 
husband for over 50 years, and father of two sons. He was also 
grandfather of two grandchildren.
  Mr. Kwasman served in the United States Army behind enemy lines in 
WWII, and received 3 bronze stars for bravery. Only four soldiers 
earned 3 bronze stars in WWII, and Colin Powell only earned 2 for 
Vietnam. He fought in the battle of the Bulge and of a unit 314, only 7 
survived.
  Irving Kwasman is a Hero in every sense of the word. He was a 
successful furniture salesman, and had his own business. He was a 
practicing Jew of very strong religious stature, and proud grandfather 
of Adam Kwasman, U.S. House Page. My most sincere sympathies go out to 
Adam Kwasman and family. Rest in peace, and God bless.

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