[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E71]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING JEROME BLUM AND THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE USA

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Jewish War 
Veterans of the USA and their National Commander, Jerome ``Jerry'' 
Blum. Mr. Blum paid his official visit to the JWV Florida Department on 
Sunday, January 24th in Deerfield Beach.
  For 85 years, the Jewish War Veterans has ensured that the rich 
history of Jewish Americans' service in our Armed Forces is not 
overlooked. In fact, over half a million Jewish Americans have served 
in major conflicts since World War II. This organization is unique in 
its efforts to combat bigotry and anti-Semitism while remaining 
inclusive of all veterans, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.
  Jerry Blum's tenure as National Commander follows his honorable 
military service and longstanding involvement with the Jewish War 
Veterans. His past positions with the organization include Post 
Commander, Department Commander, and Department Quartermaster. He also 
publishes the Department of Connecticut's newsletter, The Shout Out. He 
is a member of many other veteran service organizations and has served 
as President of his synagogue. Outside the JWV, he and his wife are 
involved with Relay for Life and its efforts to raise funds for the 
American Cancer Society.
  I am proud to honor Jerry Blum, the Jewish War Veterans of America, 
and all the men and women who have defended our Nation through service 
in our armed forces. The debt we owe our veterans and those who 
selflessly serve them is immeasurable, and we must always strive to be 
a nation worthy of their heroic sacrifice.

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