[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15394]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING TOM KAISER FOR HIS COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO HIS FELLOW 
                                VETERANS

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                           HON. ALLEN B. WEST

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 2012

  Mr. WEST. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to stand today and recognize 
Tom Kaiser for his selfless devotion to his fellow veterans and 
brothers in arms.
  Mr. Kaiser is a proud member of the American Legion, Disabled 
American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, Korean War Veterans, Veterans 
of Foreign Wars and Sons of the American Legion.
  As a member of these veterans organizations, Mr. Kaiser has displayed 
an unyielding sense of duty in making the sacrifice that our veterans 
have displayed throughout the years known to south Florida residents.
  Mr. Kaiser, as the head of the Boynton Beach Veterans Council, was 
able to establish the Boynton Beach Veterans Park and oversaw many 
dedications at the park to veterans of all wars. The park now has 32 
monuments and benches to honor the branches of service. Further, Mr. 
Kaiser has arranged to have local schools visit the park to learn about 
our history and the many wars it has taken to promote the freedoms that 
we hold so dear.
  He also helped many World War II Veterans obtain the French Medal of 
Honor. At this time, they have honored at least 300 veterans.
  Mr. Speaker, I drive down Federal Highway almost daily when I am home 
in south Florida, and not a day goes by when I do not see the POW/MIA 
signs along the road. We all have Mr. Kaiser to thank for installing 
those onto such a busy highway for all to see. We hope that these signs 
will one day stretch from Key West to the Georgia state line.
  As a 22-year active duty retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, I know the 
sacrifice and sense of duty that all veterans feel. I know that many of 
our veterans do their job, not for recognition, but for love of country 
and selfless devotion to their fellow brother in arms.
  Mr. Speaker, today, however, Tom Kaiser deserves this recognition for 
all the hard work he has displayed throughout the years, ensuring that 
our veterans' sacrifices are never forgotten, and that our future 
generations may carry the torch that he has helped carry. May Mr. 
Kaiser always remain steadfast and loyal in these altruistic pursuits.

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