[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MORRIS BENJAMIN ZEIDMAN

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2009

  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a great 
American--a man who gave much for his community and country, Morris 
Benjamin Zeidman, who passed away on November 13.
  Mr. Zeidman was born on February 21, 1909 in Brooklyn, New York. He 
met and married Beatrice Schwartz, who he accompanied back to Wharton, 
Texas. It was in Wharton that Mr. Zeidman got his start in business by 
joining the Schwartz family's dry goods store. He ran the store until 
his retirement in 1992. In 1990, he lost his wife Beatrice. In 1994, 
Mr. Zeidman married his second wife Marjorie Franklin. They shared 
eleven joyous years until her death in 2005.
  Morris Zeidman served his country in World War II and fought in the 
D-Day Invasion on June 6, 1944. Throughout his life, Mr. Zeidman served 
his community as a leader in numerous organizations, including the 
Lions Club, the Shriners, the Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, 
the Wharton Industrial Foundation, and the Boy Scouts of America. He 
also served as president of the Shearith Israel Synagogue and was 
active with B'nai B'rith.
  Morris Zeidman led a life that was truly admirable and that placed 
service to country and others above self. Our thoughts, prayers, and 
sympathy go out to all the family members of this truly great American.

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