[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
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  HONORING WWII VETERAN MR. JAMES EDWARD McSHANE CELEBRATING HIS 86TH 
                                BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize World War II 
Veteran James Edward McShane, who will celebrate his 86th birthday 
tomorrow, January 26, 2012. Mr. McShane fought courageously in the 
South Pacific with the 96th Infantry Division during World War II. With 
great honor, I pay tribute to him today for his loyalty and sacrifice 
to his country during wartime.
  A Chicagoland native, Mr. McShane was born to Patrick and Catherine 
McShane on January 26, 1925. He attended De La Salle High School in 
Chicago where he began playing the trombone. Later in life, his deep-
rooted passion and talent for music led him to form the Jimmy McShane 
Orchestra, which delighted Chicago audiences for many years. Mr. 
McShane married the love of his life, Joan Frances Connors, on January 
28, 1950. He is a devoted father of five children and a grandfather to 
fourteen.
  After returning home from war, he received his bachelor's degree from 
DePaul University in Chicago. He found a career in the plastics 
industry forging many lasting friendships and garnering respect among 
his professional peers. A hardworking and dedicated man, he retired 
from Tyco Plastics in 2002. During his well-deserved days of 
retirement, Mr. McShane spends his time gardening, playing bridge, and 
conversing with friends.
  On behalf of the residents of the Third District of Illinois, I 
extend to Mr. McShane my warmest birthday wishes and sincere gratitude 
for his service to our country. He is an exemplary American, and I am 
proud to have him as a constituent.

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