[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2506]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MR. SANFORD HELLER

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
congratulate my constituent, Mr. Sanford Heller of Rockville, Maryland, 
as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday. Mr. Heller was born on 
December 27, 1907 in The Bronx, New York and lived in New York City 
until he has 95. He owned his own home, mortgage free, for more than 50 
years.
  Mr. Heller has dedicated his life to public service and took part in 
events that shaped our nation. During the 1930s, he processed the 
arrival of new immigrants at Ellis Island. He served in the U.S. Navy 
during World War II. After his military service, he held positions in 
Federal, State, and city government.
  To this day, Mr. Heller keeps himself busy. He reads the New York 
Times cover to cover, has traveled to over 35 countries, and can still 
fit into the same tuxedo he bought during the Great Depression. He is 
in excellent health, takes no medication, and walks every day.
  Mr. Heller, a mandolin player, also enjoys entertaining for friends, 
family, and fellow residents of the Ring House, where he now resides. 
He was married to Ethel Heller for over 64 years until her death at age 
92 in 2005. He has two children, five grandchildren, and ten great 
grandchildren. I join with Mr. Heller's family and friends in wishing 
him a most joyous birthday. He has my warmest congratulations and best 
wishes.

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