[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 144 (Thursday, November 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2248]
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          IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MAYNARD W. ``DOC'' UNGER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 2, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
Maynard W. ``Doc'' Unger of Lakewood, OH, upon his induction into the 
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, Class of 2005.
  Mr. Unger is 1 of 20 inductees selected by a 13-member executive 
committee comprised of veteran leaders from throughout Ohio. Mr. 
Unger's distinguished service during World War II reflected courage and 
spirit, and his inner strength and faith guided him through the darkest 
of times when he was held as a prisoner of war.
  Mr. Unger's service to others has continued throughout his life. For 
45 years, he volunteered his time to assist and support the youth of 
our community with the Boy Scouts of America organization. To show 
their gratitude for his outstanding service, the National Office of the 
Boy Scouts of America honored him with the International Scouter's 
Award. Mr. Unger also committed his time as a teacher with the public 
school program ``Growing Healthy Together.'' For 13 years, he taught 
students basic health and safety facts, including the significance and 
long-term impact of healthy eating habits. His lifelong involvement in 
many civic and veteran organizations includes his tenure as the former 
State commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War. He was re-elected 
to the position of State commander in 2005.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Maynard W. ``Doc'' Unger, upon his induction into the Ohio Veterans 
Hall of Fame. Mr. Unger's lifelong service to his country, community 
and family enhances the lives of all of us and underscores the true 
meaning of the words United States citizen.

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