[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1344]
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                       IN HONOR OF IRVING C. WEIL

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Santa Cruz resident Irving 
C. Weil on the occasion of his 100th birthday. I have had the great 
pleasure to know Irving as a community activist and political campaign 
volunteer. He has made his life an example of compassion and civic 
action for every citizen to emulate. I have had the honor of having a 
flag flown above the Capitol in honor of Irving in recognition of his 
many years of service.
   Irving was born on August 27, 1914 in Brooklyn New York. During WWII 
he served in England as part of the U.S. Army, Medical Service Corps. 
He returned to the Army during the Korean war where he oversaw a Mobile 
Army Surgical Hospital, popularly known as a MASH. Following the Korean 
war, Irving continued to serve in the Army with postings in Germany and 
Fort Ord, from where he concluded his Army career in 1968.
   Following his retirement from the Army, Irving moved to Los Angeles, 
where he pursued a college degree. He was then employed by the Mobil 
Oil Corporation as a chemist and supervisor. Irving later relocated to 
the Monterey Bay Area where he became active in the local community, 
particularly with Temple Beth El. He is the recipient of the B'nai 
B'rith ``Akiba Award'' for extraordinary service to his Jewish faith 
and heritage. And even as he turns 100, Irving is active with the Santa 
Cruz County singing group called the DOGS (Dominican Oaks Guys 
Singing).
   Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole House in wishing Irving a 
happy birthday and conveying our gratitude for his service to the 
United States. The world is a better place because of his efforts.

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