[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 7 (Thursday, January 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
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                         HONORING SIDNEY SINGER

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                            HON. TIM MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 21, 2010

  Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, the veterans community 
in Southwestern Pennsylvania lost a dear friend last Wednesday with the 
passing of Sidney Singer. While we often talk in Congress about the 
veterans who have fought for our country and freedom, Mr. Singer fought 
for veterans. A veteran himself, having served in the Army Air Forces 
from 1942 to 1945, Sidney dedicated his life to helping homeless 
veterans. Many of who suffered from drug and alcohol addictions.
  Because of Mr. Singer's vision and tireless efforts Veterans Place of 
Washington Boulevard was built for Pittsburgh's veterans. First opened 
in 1992, it started as a transitional housing project. Due to enormous 
success was expanded in 2003. The units provide a home for veterans as 
they recover and transition back into society.
  Sydney knew that Veterans Place had to be more than just a place to 
live, but also a place for veterans to get back on their feet. This is 
why Veterans Place has a Service Center to give veterans job training, 
life skills, and alcohol and drug counseling.
  Even in his final moments, Sydney's thoughts were with his fellow 
veterans. On his deathbed, Sydney described his vision to expand 
Veterans Place right down to the details of the kitchens.
  While Sydney is no longer with us, his legacy will live on in 
Pittsburgh. He will continue to be with every veteran granted a new 
lease on life at Veterans Place.

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