[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 151 (Monday, October 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            VETERAN HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ALEXANDER P. KISH

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2013

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary 
military service of Alex Kish as he is inducted into the Ohio Veterans 
Hall of Fame. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, 
Alex returned to his home in Newton Falls, Ohio, and served as 
Commander of the AMVETS Post 112 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 
3332. Since then, he has devoted his life in efforts to honor both the 
living and deceased veterans. Alex is dedicated to recognizing the 
contributions of veterans and caring for those less fortunate. He has 
organized an Honor Guard serving multiple veterans organizations in an 
effort to provide full military honors during burials at the National 
Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Alex was instrumental in raising funds that 
provided more than 400 phone cards for veterans and active duty 
soldiers. He arranged for transportation, hotel accommodations, and 
admission tickets for World War II veterans to attend the dedication of 
the World War II Memorial and to tour Washington, D.C. Alex organized a 
fundraiser that provided a summer camp experience for underprivileged 
children of Trumbull County. He has served as Vice President of an 
organization that provides transportation to medical appointments and 
shopping for senior citizens. Alex is deeply committed to serving the 
veterans of Trumbull County, Ohio and is very worthy of being inducted 
into the 2013 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

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