[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 176 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF SEYMOUR ``SY'' KAPLAN

  (Mr. RUIZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the House passage 
of my bipartisan bill to designate the Palm Desert VA Clinic in memory 
of Seymour ``Sy'' Kaplan.
  Sy was a decorated World War II veteran with a relentless passion for 
service. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at just 17 years old and served 
our country bravely in the 2nd Army, 2nd Corps Division. For his 
heroism, he earned three battle stars and two Purple Hearts.
  When his military service ended, his service to our veterans began. 
For 25 years, Sy served as the commander of the Disabled American 
Veterans, Chapter 78, in the Coachella Valley.
  His leadership helped countless veterans find healing, community, and 
a sense of purpose. He also served as a member of my veterans advisory 
board, where I looked to him as a trusted adviser.
  We lost Sy 3 years ago at the age of 95. I can think of no better way 
to honor his legacy than to ensure his name is forever etched into our 
desert's history at a place where our veterans receive quality care at 
the Palm Desert VA Clinic, the clinic he championed to create.

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