[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
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               HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BERT AARON

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2022

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Bertram 
Donald Aaron. Known by friends and loved ones as Bert, Mr. Aaron was a 
staple in the Hampton Roads area and leaves a long-lasting impact on 
our community.
  Born in 1922 in Newport News, Bert was the eldest son of Harry and 
Lillian Aaron. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army in the 
Pacific theater during World War II. Following the war, Bert worked as 
an Aeronautical Research Scientist at the National Advisory Committee 
for Aeronautics, now NASA. He then worked as an engineer for the U.S. 
Army Signal Corps where he received the Commanders Medal for his 
service to national defense.
  Named Daily Press Citizen of the Year for his support of local 
charities and the Virginia Symphony, Bert's lasting contributions to 
our community are a testament to his enduring passion for the 
performing arts. He worked tirelessly to maintain the Greater 
Williamsburg Virginia Symphony Society, serving on the Board of the 
Symphony for 25 years and chairing the Williamsburg Area Arts 
Commission. Additionally, Bert was a fierce advocate for breast cancer 
research, organizing and chairing the first Virginia Breast Cancer 
Foundation Symposium on state-of-the-art medicine for breast cancer 
diagnosis and treatment.
  I am grateful for Bert's philanthropic spirit and his outstanding 
contributions to our community. It saddens me to hear of Bert's 
passing, and I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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