[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. JOHN D. LEWIS, JR.

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                         HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2016

  Mr. MacARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory and life 
of Dr. John D. Lewis, Jr., of the Third Congressional District, and to 
express my sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones he has 
left behind, as well as to recognize his service and career.
  Dr. Lewis joined the United States Army in high school and served in 
World War II from 1943 to 1946. Upon returning to the United States, he 
completed his education and entered Hampton University. Dr. Lewis 
continued to serve our nation by participating in the ROTC program, 
while studying biology. He became an officer in the military at Hampton 
and earned his bachelor's degree in 1951. After leaving Hampton 
University, Dr. Lewis was stationed at Camp Edwards in New Bedford, 
Massachusetts where he met Agnes Perry Alves, whom he married in July 
of 1952. Dr. Lewis served as an officer in the Korean War from 1951 to 
1953. He then joined the Army Reserves and rose to the rank of Major 
before retiring with honor and distinction in 1976.
  Dr. Lewis continued his education while raising a family with Agnes 
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became a certified Physical Therapist 
in 1962, and then decided to pursue a career in Podiatry. He became a 
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1969. He opened a practice in 1970, 
where he served members of the community. He and his family were very 
active in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, always giving back to others 
when possible. Dr. Lewis was known throughout his community as a hard-
working, thoughtful and determined man who overcame discrimination and 
much adversity to obtain success.
  Mr. Speaker, the people of New Jersey's Third Congressional District 
are tremendously honored to have had Dr. John Lewis, Jr., as a selfless 
and dedicated member of their community, whose generosity and vivacious 
spirit will never be forgotten. It is with a heavy heart that I 
recognize his honorable service to the United States of America and 
commemorate his career and life, as well as the lasting legacy that he 
has left behind, before the United State House of Representatives.

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