[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING IRWIN STOVROFF

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
a great Floridian, Irwin Stovroff, who passed away peacefully this week 
at the age of 95.
  Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Irwin served in World War II as the 2nd 
Lieutenant in the 506th Squadron, 44th Bomb Group. He was captured by 
the Germans as a Jewish prisoner of war at Stalag Luft 1 and later 
received the Purple Heart for his courageous service.
  Mr. Stovroff's dedication to veterans was the focus of his life. He 
founded Vets Helping Heroes, a nonprofit group to help veterans in need 
of service dogs, and it is through his efforts that the NDAA of 2010 
included language from the Wounded Warrior K-9 Corps Act. Mr. Stovroff 
also volunteered as a National Service Officer for ex-POWs at the Palm 
Beach VA hospital. His selfless service to others embodied the 
commitment to national service that distinguishes the Greatest 
Generation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly honored to have known Irwin. He and his dog 
Cash were frequent and welcome visitors to my office, when Irwin and I 
would discuss ways our community could better serve our veterans.
  Mr. Stovroff was an American hero. I extend my heartfelt condolences 
to Doris, the rest of Irwin's family, his many dear friends, and all 
those who were touched by his kindness, compassion and dedication to 
our veterans.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. 
Stovroff's life and the lives of all veterans. Our nation is better 
because of Mr. Stovroff's service.

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