[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E395-E396]
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IN HONOR OF DENNIS WEBER FOR HIS SERVICE TO DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS 
                             AND OUR NATION

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2001

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Dennis Weber, 
Commander of the California chapter of the Disabled American Veterans 
for his service to his community, his country and as a proud member of 
the Armed Services.
  Mr. Weber, a true Californian, was born on February 21, 1948 in Los 
Angeles, California. Upon graduating from high school Mr. Weber 
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. While serving with the 3rd 
Marine Engineer Battalion near An Hoa, Mr. Weber's platoon was ambushed 
by the Viet Cong. As platoon

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leader and while severely wounded, Mr. Weber encouraged his men to 
stand strong against the ambush and managed to lead his platoon to 
safety. Unfortunately two of his men were killed in the battle. After 
spending a year in the hospital recovering from his wounds Mr. Weber 
was medically discharged and returned to Los Angeles where he 
immediately began serving his country's needs in the Los Angeles city 
government.
  During Mr. Weber's year as Commander he has lead the organization in 
assisting veterans in filing more than 16,000 claims for VA benefits, 
assisted in transporting more than 49,000 veterans to medical 
appointments covering over 1 million miles, and his given veterans 
countless amounts of emotional support.
  The State of California and this nation is proud to have Mr. Weber as 
a native son. Mr. Weber is an example of the finest product of this 
nation and I want to thank him for his professionalism, initiative and 
unwavering devotion to veterans. As commander of the California chapter 
Mr. Weber's performance has truly been in keeping with the highest 
tradition of the Disabled American Veterans, the state of California, 
and the United States of America.
  Colleagues, please join with me as we honor Mr. Dennis Weber with his 
wife Pam for his outstanding contributions to our nation.

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