[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1011]
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                       HONORING RAYMOND T. WHITE

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Raymond T. 
White. Mr. White is stepping down from his outstanding service to 
veteran advocacy, and his work deserves our respect, gratitude, and 
admiration.
  Mr. White's commitment to veteran affairs is rooted by his own 
service to this country. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force to 
fight in the Korean conflict. His tenure is marked with distinction, 
and he served as a combat air policeman, a forerunner of the Green 
Berets. He completed his tour at Mitchell Field, Long Island, and there 
began his family with his wife, Roberta.
  This week, Mr. White relinquishes his duties as commander of the 
Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Department of 
Florida. He has also served in similar capacities over the past 20 
years with veteran organizations such as the American Legion and the 
Disabled American Veterans. In addition, Mr. White's civic commitment 
led him to serve as Mayor of New Hyde Park Gardens, NY, in addition to 
his tenure as Chief of Police in Albertson, NY.
  I am happy that Mr. White will enjoy this day in the company of his 
wife, five children, and nine grandchildren. I am reassured that Mr. 
White's service to his fellow soldiers has been returned in blessings 
with a bountiful family.

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