[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 144 (Friday, November 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN S. TAMRAZ

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 3, 2000

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
American who has been honored with the AMVETS Silver Helmet Americanism 
Award, Lincoln S. Tamraz.
  Lincoln S. Tamraz has been an active member of AMVETS for over 50 
years. He has held numerous leadership positions, including being 
elected national commander of AMVETS. He worked successfully to 
establish the Assyrian American AMVETS Post No. 5. Mr. Tamraz is 
serving his second term as national president of the Past Association 
of National Commanders.
  In addition to his extraordinary leadership of AMVETS, Mr. Tamraz has 
also dedicated himself to spreading the ideals of the American flag. He 
has been an active member of the AMVETS Flag Day committee where he has 
assisted with the establishment of the Avenue of Flags, which places 
flags on the graves of veterans in Illinois cemeteries. He has also 
tirelessly worked to ensure that Chicago public schools receive an 
American flag each year.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Lincoln S. Tamraz and his superb leadership and patriotism of over half 
a century. I am exceedingly proud to know him and honor him for making 
our country a better place for all.

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