[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 120 (Monday, October 2, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9602-S9603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING INDUCTEES INTO THE HALL OF VALOR

 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I rise to day to honor the 
veterans who will be inducted into the Hall of Valor at Soldiers' & 
Sailors' Memorial Hall. On October 14, 2000, 15 veterans, all of whom 
served in World War II, will be inducted in the Hall of Valor. All the

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veterans being recognized have received either the Silver Star or the 
distinguished Flying Cross and are residents of Allegheny County and 
other areas of Pennsylvania.
  Each inductee has distinguished himself through gallantry and courage 
at the risk of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty. This 
nation values their service and has recognized these acts of heroism 
and bravery and those of other servicemen and women. Today, I would 
like to remember and acknowledge the extraordinary valor each inductee 
displayed in the name of freedom.
  Induction in the Hall of Valor is one way we can bear witness to and 
acknowledge the service of each inductee. I wish to extend my sincere 
gratitude for their sacrifice and dedication in the U.S. Armed Forces. 
All of the heroes we honor today--both those present and those who have 
gone before us--deserve the highest esteem and admiration. I ask my 
Senate colleagues to join me in recognizing a few of our nation's 
veterans as they are inducted into the Hall of Valor at Soldiers' & 
Sailors' Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh, PA.
  In recognition of their actions, Joseph Burdis, Jr., Samuel L. 
Collier, James J. Fisher, James W. Regan, John A. Somma, William G. 
Stampahar, Leonard R. Tabish, and Arthur R. Kiefer, Jr. will be 
inducted in the Hall of Valor. The following veterans will be 
posthumously inducted: Richard Ascenzi, William John Beynon, Thomas J. 
Korenich, John Lipovsik, Jr., Joseph Anthony Papst, Michael J. Popko, 
and Sigmund J. Zelczak.

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