[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 157 (Monday, October 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1533]
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                         HONORING HO FENG-SHAN

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2015

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the bravery and 
heroism of Ho Feng-Shan, the Chinese Consul-General stationed in Vienna 
during World War II.
   At great risk to his personal safety, Mr. Ho issued Chinese visas to 
thousands of Austrian Jews, allowing them to flee the country and 
escape the atrocities of Nazi concentration camps. Despite strict 
orders from his superiors to stop issuing visas on such a large scale, 
he refused to abide by these instructions and undoubtedly saved 
thousands of lives.
   On August 7, 2000, Mr. Ho was recognized by Yad Vashem with the 
title, ``Righteous among the Nations'' for his selfless and courageous 
actions.
   Please join me in honoring Ho Feng-Shan for his sacrifice and brave 
display of noble humanitarianism.

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