[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E707]
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                  EDWARD J. SANTOS MEMORIAL DEDICATION

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                         HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2001

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I am humbled today to honor an inspiring 
American. Edward J. Santos, a native of Lowell, Massachusetts will be 
honored Sunday, May 6, 2001, at a Memorial Dedication, in his hometown 
at Hosford Square.
  Edward Santos was a true American hero. He served his nation and 
cared for his loved ones as a war veteran, dedicated public servant, an 
active member of his community and family patriarch.
  As a Sergeant in the United States Army, Ed served from July 7, 1942, 
to December 2, 1945. During his wartime service Ed earned the Combat 
Infantryman, Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European 
African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal, Defense Meritorious 
Service Medal and the Army Occupational of Germany Medal.
  Ed was a very active member of his community, playing a major roll in 
Lowell politics for more than 40 years. He was a Past Commander of VFW 
Post 662, a member of the Portuguese American Veterans, Lowell Lodge of 
Elks, Lowell Veterans Council, Portuguese American Civic League, 
Portuguese American Center, Holy Ghost Society, National Association of 
Letter Carriers, Lowell License Commission and a Trustee of the Lowell 
Memorial Auditorium. He was beloved by the membership of St. Anthony's 
parish where he was a member of the Holy Name Society.
  Since his passing, Ed has been deeply missed by his friends and 
family including sons Ron, Edward Jr., James and Thomas. Ed and his 
lovely wife Pauline were the proud grandparents of thirteen wonderful 
grandchildren.
  I am proud to call Edward J. Santos my friend as are the hundreds of 
lives he touched throughout his exceptional life.

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