[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 132 (Thursday, October 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. PAUL H. KRALMAN

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                          HON. DAVID D. PHELPS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2000

  Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize one of my 
district's leaders in veterans affairs, Mr. Paul H. Kralman. A lifelong 
resident of Effingham, IL, Mr. Kralman first served his country in 
World War II. Since that time he has been a member of the Effingham 
American Legion Post No. 120, and he has held many offices within the 
post including Department Vice-Commander of the Fifth Division of 
Illinois. Mr. Kralman also served as the Veterans Service Officer with 
the state of Illinois for many years. His most recent efforts have been 
with the Effingham County Veterans Assistance Commission where he 
resides as superintendent. At the end of this year Mr. Kralman will 
retire at the age of 82.
  Mr. Kralman has helped numerous veterans in my district receive their 
benefits. He was awarded the site for a Veterans Affairs Outpatient 
Clinic which has helped numerous veterans receive medical help close to 
home. Through his dedication and hard work, the Veterans Affairs 
Outpatient Clinic is a great success.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say congratulations to Mr. Paul 
Kralman on his excellent accomplishment. Due to his dedication to his 
fellow veterans, it is clear that Mr. Kralman is an asset to our 
country and the people who fought for it.

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