[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 133 (Monday, October 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1881]
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    IN HONOR OF FRANK KOPLOWITZ ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 23, 2000

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, today I honor an outstanding American, a 
devoted husband, a loving father, an exceedingly proud grandfather and 
a superb friend on the occasion of his 80th birthday--Frank Koplowitz.
  Born in New Britain, Connecticut on October 17, 1920, Frank has 
dedicated much of his life serving to our nation in the Air Force. Upon 
graduating from high school, he began studying airplane engine 
mechanics. He received his wings and graduated as a Second Lieutenant 
after his training at the University of Montana in Missoula and 
subsequent training in Santa Ana, California. During World War II, he 
was sent to overseas to England where he flew 37 missions as a 
bombardier with the 486th B.G. of B17s. On his 22nd mission, he was 
shot down over France and despite head injuries and a hospital stay, he 
requested that he be returned to his crew to finish his missions. He 
was awarded the D.F.C. and the Air Medal with six Clusters.
  Frank continued his service in the Air Force Reserve for 26 years and 
retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. In addition to his service to our 
nation, he is a respected businessman who was in the jewelry 
manufacturing business for over fifty years. Today he remains active in 
many charitable organizations such as the Masonic Order and the City of 
Hope.
  Mr. Speaker, Frank Koplowitz is an authentic American hero, a 
distinguished member of our community and an individual who is 
genuinely loved and admired by everyone who has met him and knows him. 
It's a privilege to have the opportunity to pay tribute to him on the 
occasion of his eightieth birthday and to recognize him for his 
profound contributions to our nation. We are indeed a better country 
because of him.

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