[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E908]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MR. IRV REFKIN

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a good friend from 
the San Diego area, Mr. Irv Refkin. Irv will be celebrating his 80th 
birthday next month and I wanted to take this time to say 
congratulations.
  Irv has lived in Coronado for 20 years and has always been a great 
supporter of the San Diego community and all its causes. He has never 
been afraid to speak his mind and when you ask his opinion, you better 
be prepared to get it.
  For five decades, Irv has been involved with the U.S. Navy and 
several aspects of shipbuilding and repair. Since 1976, Irv has been 
President of Pacific Defense Systems, a very important ship repair 
company in National City, California, where he is responsible for all 
operations. Throughout his service, I can always count on Irv to come 
up with innovative ideas that help the little guys.
  I enjoy working and knowing Irv. He is a world traveler, having just 
returned from a trip to South Africa, Rome and Madrid, knows how to 
enjoy fine dining, and is a tremendous asset to the San Diego 
community. Happy 80th birthday Irv.

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