[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 165 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2131]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF ALBERT CIMPERMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Albert 
Cimperman on his induction into the Legion of Honor by the President of 
the French Republic. The most prestigious award that France bestows, 
the medal of the Knight of the Legion of Honor is reserved for soldiers 
and civilians who have demonstrated remarkable talent and character. 
Mr. Cimperman fought bravely in World War II, displaying courage and 
discipline in some of the most grueling battles.
  Napoleon Bonaparte conferred the first medals of honor on the civil 
servants of the French Republic. These first medals realized his vision 
of a merit based award that would spur soldiers and civilians alike to 
pursue endeavors that would do credit to their country. The Legion of 
Honor is the only remaining national order remaining in France.
  Mr. Cimperman fought bravely in nine campaigns during World War II, 
including the battles of Normandy and Ardennes. He has received six 
awards from the United States government for his efforts, including the 
Bronze Star Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. Today, Albert and his 
wife of 65 years, Zora, are active Parma residents. They were awarded 
the Joined Hearts in Giving Award in 2007 for their dedication to 
community volunteer work, and continue to teach a weekly line-dancing 
class at the Donna Smallwood Activities Center in Parma.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in thanking Mr. Albert 
Cimperman for his service. Without the sacrifice and perseverance of 
soldiers like him, the Allied Forces could not have prevailed and we 
would live in a much crueler, culturally impoverished, and oppressive 
world. It is my honor and my pleasure to congratulate Mr. Cimperman on 
his great accomplishment.

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