[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E525-E526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO ERNEST W. ASCHERMANN--85TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Ernest W. 
Aschermann on the occasion of his 85th birthday. Mr. Aschermann, who 
was born of German immigrant parents who passed through Ellis Island

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at the turn of the century, turns 85 on April 18th. We honor Mr. 
Aschermann for having been a great football star at Ossining High 
School in Ossining, New York, earning him a full scholarship to 
Syracuse University. Upon graduation, Aschermann returned to his alma 
mater to teach, coach, and be a mentor to many over 37 years. 
Aschermann still holds the distinction for having the only undefeated 
baseball team in Ossining history.
  He was the husband of Vivian Bernice Ottaviano and the father to 
Ernest and Kurt. At a celebration in Ossining on April 9th, over 40 
family members will travel from across the country to celebrate this 
great American's birthday.
  Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to Mr. Aschermann as he 
achieves this momentous milestone, and I invite my colleagues to join 
me in extending our most sincere best wishes for many more to come.

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