[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 48 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E637-E638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO SIDNEY CHAPLIN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sidney 
Chaplin a Las Vegas business and civic leader who died this past March.
  Sidney Chaplin was a longtime executive vice-president and general 
manager of Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada drew great personal 
satisfaction from helping those less fortunate. He was a true 
philanthropist who never sought recognition for his good deeds and 
generosity. During World War II, Mr. Chaplin served in the United 
States Air Force. After his military service for our country, he 
started his working career as an insurance

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salesman in New York City. After that, he began his first job in the 
wine and spirits industry; which became his life long career. This 
career in liquor distribution enabled him to be exceedingly generous to 
others. Over the years he supported a number of religious and 
charitable groups. Sidney donated his time and resources to Temple Beth 
Sholom and eventually became a sponsor of the Shirley and Sidney 
Chaplin Lecture Series at the Temple. He was also a longtime supporter 
of the Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute and UNL Vino.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and memory of Sidney 
Chaplin. His professional success and philanthropic dedication should 
serve as an example to us all.

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