[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING JEWISH WAR VETERANS, MAURICE KUBBY 
                                POST 749

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                           HON. BETO O'ROURKE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to recognize the Jewish 
War Veterans, Maurice Kubby Post 749, as a distinguished Veteran 
Service Organization in El Paso, Texas. The Post has been active in our 
community since April 1965 and was named in honor of fellow El Pasoan, 
Maurice Kubby. Kubby was an Army veteran and founding member of Post 
749, and served several times as the organization's Commander.
  As one of six posts in Texas, Post 749 serves El Paso and Las Cruces 
area veterans of the Jewish faith. One of the most important efforts 
undertaken by the Jewish War Veterans is their dedication to combatting 
anti-Semitism and bigotry. The organization works diligently to 
eradicate these negative sentiments and foster a stronger American-
Israeli relationship through sponsored trips to Israel each year.
  The organization is well recognized in our community for supporting 
veteran, civilian and Jewish religious activities. Jewish War Veterans 
Post 749 works to provide assistance to all veterans and their families 
in our area. The Post volunteers with local organizations such as the 
Fisher House to help veterans and their families and participates 
annually in Fort Bliss's Veterans Week, which aims to raise awareness 
for Veteran Service Organizations throughout the country. Post 749 also 
offers scholarships to students and is actively involved in youth 
outreach through the Boy Scouts.
  Jewish War Veterans, Maurice Kubby Post 749 is an asset to our 
community and I thank them for their commitment to honoring our 
veterans and promoting tolerance as one of their core values within our 
El Paso community.

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