[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1151]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ALBERT HABHAB

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the storied career and 
public service of Albert Habhab from Fort Dodge, Iowa.
  Albert began his career of public service as a soldier during World 
War II. Albert rarely speaks of his time at war, but he occasionally 
shares some of his experiences including rescuing a badly injured 
soldier while in the Army in Europe.
  He later became the mayor of Fort Dodge in 1959, and served for a 
record setting 14 years. While mayor, the city expanded by over eleven 
miles. In 1975, after serving as mayor, Albert was appointed to the 
bench in the 2nd Judicial District. In 1987 he was appointed to the 
Iowa Court of Appeals where he was elected chief judge.
  Now at the age of 83, Albert continues to show his selflessness and 
gives credit to many other people in his life who he believes helped 
him during his career.
  I commend Albert Habhab for his many years of loyalty and service to 
our great nation and his community. I know my colleagues in the United 
States Congress join me in thanking Albert Habhab for his life of 
public service. It is an immense honor to represent Albert in Congress, 
and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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