[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 4 (Saturday, January 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E25]
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                 IN MEMORY OF PAUL STANLEY EBENSTEINER

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, January 6, 2001

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay tribute to Paul Stanley 
Ebensteiner, a decorated patriot, a successful businessman, a loving 
family man, a philanthropist, and a good friend.
  Paul passed away Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of living, achieving 
and sharing the American dream.
  He joined the Marines during the Korean War, where he served with 
distinction. An excerpt from his official service record book reads: 
``Combat operations against North Korean Forces; assault and seizure of 
Inchon, Korea; capture and securing of Seoul, Korea; operations against 
enemy forces in south and central Korea; is authorized to wear the 
Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service with three stars, 
Presidential Unit Citation with one star, Purple Heart, and the United 
Nations Service ribbons.'' Paul retired from the Marines at the rank of 
Technical Sergeant.
  In 1970, he founded the Ebensteiner Company, one of the largest 
general engineering contractors in California. He was named Contractor 
of the Year in 1999, and was a member in good standing with the 
Southern California Contractors Association.
  At about the same time as he founded Ebensteiner Company, he married 
June. Together they raised seven children: Paul George, Rebecca, 
Pennie, Debra, Suzanne, Therese, and Christine. Paul and June are also 
blessed with 10 grandchildren.
  Paul Stanley Ebensteiner was a successful family man and businessman, 
and he believed in sharing his blessings with the community. Among the 
philanthropic organizations he and June supported were Mary Health for 
the Sick, the building of the Los Angeles Cathedral, the United States 
Hospice Foundation, and the June Ebensteiner Hospice Foundation.
  Mr. Speaker, Paul realized his dream and then shared his dream with 
many, many more. He was, to me, the definition of a Great American. I 
know my colleagues will join me in sending condolences to his family 
and in paying tribute to his memory.

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