[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 12, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO IRVING JOSEPH SCHWARTZ

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                          HON. JON C. PORTER-

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Irving Joseph 
Schwartz for his service to the United States Military, and his 
admirable accomplishments and contributions to our country.
  Mr. Schwartz was assigned to the 82nd airborne, where he parachuted 
into Normandy in 1944 six days before the invasion. Due to his great 
efforts in this battle, he was awarded with the Silver Star for 
Gallantry in Action, the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry 
Badge, and Parachute Badge with two Bronze Stars for his combat jumps. 
He also received the European Campaign Badges, along with the Pacific 
Campaign ribbons.
  Today, Mr. Schwartz dedicates countless hours assisting Jewish War 
Veterans that are down on their luck, as well as homeless veterans. He 
is a past National Service Officer for the Military Order of the Purple 
Heart, and is currently involved with the Purple Heart group throughout 
the Las Vegas Valley. Mr. Schwartz will be 90 on April 19, 2008.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the accomplishments of Irving 
Joseph Schwartz, and commend his dedication to the veterans throughout 
the Las Vegas Valley. I wish him the best of luck in his future 
endeavors.

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