[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6480]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO SIDNEY CHAPLIN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sidney 
Chaplin a Las Vegas business and civic leader who died this past March.
  Sidney Chaplin was a longtime executive vice-president and general 
manager of Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada drew great personal 
satisfaction from helping those less fortunate. He was a true 
philanthropist who never sought recognition for his good deeds and 
generosity. During World War II, Mr. Chaplin served in the United 
States Air Force. After his military service for our country, he 
started his working career as an insurance salesman in New York City. 
After that, he began his first job in the wine and spirits industry; 
which became his life long career. This career in liquor distribution 
enabled him to be exceedingly generous to others. Over the years he 
supported a number of religious and charitable groups. Sidney donated 
his time and resources to Temple Beth Sholom and eventually became a 
sponsor of the Shirley and Sidney Chaplin Lecture Series at the Temple. 
He was also a longtime supporter of the Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute 
and UNL Vino.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and memory of Sidney 
Chaplin. His professional success and philanthropic dedication should 
serve as an example to us all.

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