[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13407]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SIDNEY H. LICHTER

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 2008

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
the life of an outstanding individual, Sidney H. Lichter, upon the 
completion of his term of office as Commander, Department of New 
Jersey, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
  It is only fitting that he be honored in this, the permanent record 
of the greatest democracy ever known, for he has served countless 
others throughout his lifetime.
  A native of Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Lichter enlisted in the Air Force 
in 1966. He served two decades in the armed forces where he was able to 
see much of the world and was awarded many honors. Mr. Lichter was 
stationed all over the globe including: Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, 
the Pentagon; Alabama; Taiwan, and Germany. When he retired in 1986 as 
a Master Sergeant, he had been awarded such honors as the Meritorious 
Service Medal, two Air Force Commendation Medals, the Vietnam Campaign 
Medal with four campaign stars, along with both the Vietnam Service 
Medal and the Vietnam Presidential Award.
  Mr. Lichter decided in 1991 to continue his service to others, but 
this time remaining close to home. He brought his commitment and 
expertise to the volunteer sector. His time with the Jewish War 
Veterans of the United States has proved to be as rewarding as his time 
in the Air Force. Over his 17 years of membership, he has served as 
Post Scholarship Chairman; Post Commander; Commander, Essex County 
Council; Department of New Jersey Adjutant; both Junior and Senior Vice 
Commander, and this past year he has served as Commander of the 
Department. I am proud to represent a man who has spent his lifetime 
serving his country and community, a commitment I am sure he will 
continue for years to come.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to learning about and recognizing 
individuals like Sidney H. Lichter.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Sidney's friends, 
the Department of New Jersey, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., and me 
in recognizing Sidney H. Lichter.

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