[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 84 (Monday, June 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1336]
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                      HONORING HERMAN W. HOROWITZ

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 8, 2009

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of Herman 
W. Horowitz for his remarkable contributions to society. The bravery 
displayed by Mr. Horowitz throughout the liberation of the French 
Republic during WWII and his continued community activism are certainly 
deserving of recognition.
  Recently, Mr. Horowitz has been awarded the French Legion of Honor, 
France's highest award in commemoration of his wartime efforts. As a 
member of the Seventh Armored Division, Mr. Horowitz displayed the 
bravery and patriotic sacrifice that eventually led to the war's end. 
For these efforts, nations around the world are grateful, but for the 
French citizens who Mr. Horowitz helped to liberate, his sacrifice will 
always be especially remembered. As Americans, we also have cause for 
particular gratitude as Mr. Horowitz's efforts helped to bring a close 
to a war in which so many American lives were lost.
  In addition to his wartime efforts, Mr. Horowitz has remained active 
in his community. Retelling his wartime stories during speaking 
engagements at local schools and institutions, Mr. Horowitz has kept 
his dedication to service very much alive. In addition to these 
contributions, Mr. Horowitz has been extremely active in his volunteer 
efforts at the Holocaust Center in Glen Cove, N.Y. Throughout all of 
these efforts, Mr. Horowitz has continued to embody the spirit of 
service to his community, nation and all humanity that he displayed so 
many years ago across the Atlantic. The selflessness displayed by Mr. 
Horowitz, throughout his life, has made his continued service and 
community contributions so remarkable.
  The service and contributions of Mr. Horowitz is surely inspiring to 
us all, and I am immensely grateful to him for all that he has 
accomplished. I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing the 
gratitude of the U.S. Congress for his extensive contributions to 
society.

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