[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2563]
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                      HONORING A WORLD WAR II HERO

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2005

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Sherman Dickholtz, a World 
War II hero, beloved husband and father, and valued member of the 
Illinois legal community. Mr. Dickholtz passed away on Saturday, 
December 3, 2005 at the age of 80.
  As a member of the 17th Airbone Division, Sgt. Dickholtz 
distinguished himself as an infantryman, paratrooper and parachute 
rigger. He participated in campaigns in France and Germany including 
Operation Varsity, the last full-scale airborne drop of the World War 
II. On March 24, 1945, he and the other members of the 17th parachuted 
behind enemy lines east of the Rhine River, and capture key points in 
order to assist the advance of ground troops. Sgt. Dickholtz was 
awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry and meritorious service.
  Upon his discharge from military service, Mr. Dickholtz went on to 
graduate from John Marshall Law School, working his way through school 
by driving a taxi for the Vets Cab Company. At that time, veterans were 
not able to obtain taxi medallions, and Mr. Dickholtz participated in a 
protest ``cabalcade'' of taxis from Chicago to Washington, DC to 
protest. Mr. Dickholtz gained national recognition for his 
participation when his picture was published in newspapers across the 
country.
  Mr. Dickholtz had a successful career as an attorney, and in October 
of 2005 was conferred the title of Senior Counselor by the Illinois Bar 
Association. He was also a member of and proctor for the American MENSA 
Society.
  Mr. Dickholtz's wife Darlene was not only legal secretary and office 
manager for her husband, but also his best friend. Together they raised 
seven children in a very busy and loving home.
  Mr. Dickholtz was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren. His family has continued his legacy of service and 
success in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Dickholtz will be 
dearly missed by his family and community. I am privileged to pay 
tribute to this great American.

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