[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 58 (Thursday, April 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
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                        HONORING ARTHUR E. KATZ

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                             HON. TOM PRICE

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2010

  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Arthur 
E. Katz, a 1963 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and a 
longtime resident of Sandy Springs, Georgia. As I'll explain in a 
moment, tomorrow, April 23, 2010, is a very special day for Arthur. But 
first, allow me to tell you a bit more about this man who has lived a 
quintessentially American life.
  After his graduation from the Academy, Arthur Katz served with 
distinction in the United States Coast Guard, eventually rising to the 
rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade. In 1965 and 1966, he was stationed in 
Vietnam as the Commanding Officer of the USCGC Point Cypress. While 
some here today may not know it, the duties of the Coast Guard often 
take its men and women far from American shores.
  For his leadership at the helm of the Point Cypress, Arthur received 
the Bronze Star, one of our nation's highest military honors. Arthur's 
Bronze Star was accompanied by the Combat Distinguishing Device in 
particular recognition of his masterful handling of the Point Cypress 
in a vicious firefight with several Viet Cong junks in June of 1966. 
His quick thinking and well executed strategy led to the destruction or 
disabling of all enemy craft in that action without a single American 
casualty.
  Arthur later returned to civilian life, earning an MBA from Rutgers 
University and running his own small business. He has volunteered 
countless hours for the local community over the years, including his 
time on the Board of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and 
as the President of Emanu-El synagogue in Sandy Springs. Today, he and 
his wife of forty-six years are the proud forebears of three children 
and seven grandchildren.
  And tomorrow, on April 23, 2010, Arthur will be inducted into the 
Wall of Gallantry at the United States Coast Guard Academy. According 
to the Academy's own description, the Wall of Gallantry provides ``a 
regular reminder to Cadets and the public of the scope of 
responsibilities and sacrifice demanded of Coast Guard officers 
throughout history.''
  So even as he is recognized for his distinguished service in the 
Coast Guard, Arthur Katz will continue to serve as an inspiration to 
future generations of Coast Guard officers. This is a fitting and much 
deserved honor for a man to whom we all owe an enormous debt of 
gratitude that can never be fully repaid.
  Arthur Katz has exemplified the American spirit in service to his 
country, his community, his family, and his faith. Such a life carries 
an honor all its own, and it is my distinct privilege to recognize him 
here today.

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