[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 162 (Wednesday, October 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        REMEMBERING FORMER REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES VANIK OF OHIO

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                         HON. CHARLES A. WILSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 24, 2007

  Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Madam Speaker, it is important to commend the 
service of one of Ohio's distinguished public servants. Charles Vanik 
served for 26 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, and we are 
better for his service. He died at the age of 94 in September.
  Representative Vanik is best remembered for his work that allowed 
more Russian Jews to immigrate to this country. During his tenure in 
the House, Representative Vanik of Cleveland also fought tirelessly for 
Social Security and Medicare.
  Nearly all of Representative Vanik's life was devoted to public 
service. In the Navy, as a Cleveland Municipal Judge, in the Ohio 
Senate and through 26 years here in the House he worked tirelessly for 
the public. The great State of Ohio and this country mourn his passing.
  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Betty, their children 
and grandchildren.

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