E1310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2017 After his time in private practice he became HONORING ARMY VETERAN First Independence Day Parade and for the a Court Commissioner for the Fremont-New- CHARLES DIETRICH ON HIS 90TH first time Israel’s entire fighter squadron of 12 ark-Union City Municipal Court for seven BIRTHDAY fighter planes got in the sky at the same time, years. In 1997, he was appointed Judge of the led by future Israeli President Ezer Witzman. Municipal Court by Governor Pete Wilson. HON. CHERI BUSTOS Mitchell pulled up the rear and was the last Keith was the first Asian American judge to OF ILLINOIS plane from his squadron to fly over that day. serve on the Fremont-Newark-Union City Mu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prophetically, Mitchell was the last living pilot nicipal Court. of that group of flyers. Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Following his appointment, he was elected After his military service, Mitchell moved to judge of the Superior Court of California. Dur- Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Los Angeles, attended law school at UCLA, ing his time as a Superior Court judge he has honor decorated Army veteran Charles LeRoy and became an attorney while continuing to handled a variety of assignments, including Dietrich of Pekin, Illinois, on the occasion of fly. He practiced law for nearly 60 years and criminal trials and arraignments. his 90th birthday. was the President of the Hollywood Bar Asso- Throughout his life, Keith has actively Mr. Dietrich was inducted into the U.S. Army ciation. At the age of 90, Mitchell was honored served his community outside of the court- on February 15, 1946 at Ft. Sheridan in Chi- by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu room. He has worked on the Board of Man- cago, Illinois at the age of 18. After attending during ceremonies recognizing the 65th anni- agers for the Fremont-Newark YMCA, the basic training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, he was versary of the birth of Israel. Mitchell is survived by his wife of 59 years, Board of Directors for the National Japanese assigned to Fort Warren in Cheyenne, Wyo- Joyce, and sons, Michael and Guy, whom I American Historical Society, and as a member ming for specialized training as a railroad hope take comfort in the way Mitchell lived his of the California State Bar Committee on Eth- brakeman. Mr. Dietrich was honorably dis- life as a patriotic, selfless and caring Veteran nic Minority Relations. charged in August 1946, then reenlisted and was promoted to the rank of Private First who served his nation and its ally, Israel. May Keith Fudenna has served Alameda County Class. After receiving security clearance, Mr. his memory be a blessing to us all. and our country selflessly for more than 40 Dietrich was assigned to the military police f years. We congratulate Keith on a long and and security details at Los Alamos, New Mex- HONORING THE VETERANS CON- successful career, and we wish him health ico. While there, he was promoted to the rank SORTIUM PRO BONO PROGRAM and happiness in retirement. of T4 Sergeant and was presented with a 25TH ANNIVERSARY World War II Victory Medal for his service. Mr. f Dietrich was honorably discharged in Sep- HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ HONORING BYRON JAMES ARNOLD tember 1947. The dedicated military service of veterans OF FLORIDA such as Charles Dietrich makes me especially IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM GRAVES proud to serve Illinois’ 17th Congressional Dis- Tuesday, October 3, 2017 OF MISSOURI trict. Mr. Speaker, I would like to again honor Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, Army veteran Charles Dietrich for his extraor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise today to recognize the Veterans Consor- dinary military service during World War II and tium Pro Bono Program as they celebrate 25 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 wish him a very happy 90th birthday. years of service to our veterans community. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I f Since 1992, the Veterans Consortium has proudly pause to recognize Byron James Ar- HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. provided over $100 million in pro bono serv- nold. Byron is a very special young man who FLINT ices working on five thousand individual has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- cases. ship and leadership by taking an active part in HON. TED LIEU As our veterans return home from military the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 214, and service, it is critical they receive the benefits OF CALIFORNIA earning the most prestigious award of Eagle and care they deserve and need. The tireless IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scout. efforts of the Veterans Consortium rep- Byron has been very active with his troop, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 resenting veterans at the U.S. Court of Ap- participating in many scout activities. Over the Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I peals for Veterans Claims is an essential as- many years Byron has been involved with rise to celebrate the life of Mr. Mitchell Flint— pect of our promise to support service mem- scouting, he has not only earned numerous a beloved husband, father, and former U.S. bers as they transition to civilian life. As the Ranking Member of the House Mili- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Navy fighter pilot—who passed away on Sep- tary Construction and Veterans Affairs Appro- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, tember 16, 2017, at the age of 94. priations Subcommittee, I commend the mem- Byron has contributed to his community Mitchell Flint was born on June 27, 1923, in ber attorneys of the Veterans Consortium Pro through his Eagle Scout project. Byron rebuilt Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Westport Bono Program for their generosity and unwav- and replaced an entrance sign to Our Lady of High School, where he took part in the ering commitment. Mercy Country Home in Liberty, Missouri, that school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training had been damaged in a car accident. Corps, graduating with honors. His father, f Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Harry, was also a decorated U.S. fighter dur- HONORING RYAN DECAMP commending Byron James Arnold for his ac- ing World War I and introduced Mitchell to his complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- lifelong love of flying. HON. SAM GRAVES Mitchell enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age ica, and for his efforts put forth in achieving OF MISSOURI of 18 to serve as a fighter pilot in the U.S. the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Navy’s World War II effort. He served on the Tuesday, October 3, 2017 f aircraft carrier USS Wasp under the command of Admiral John S. McCain Sr. and earned Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I PERSONAL EXPLANATION three Air Medals and eight Navy Unit Com- proudly pause to recognize Ryan DeCamp. mendations. After six years of service in the Ryan is a very special young man who has HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ U.S. Navy, he continued flying for sixteen exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship years in the United States Navy Reserve, ulti- and leadership by taking an active part in the OF ILLINOIS mately achieving the rank of Commander. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 374, and earn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Inspired by his Jewish heritage and the ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. plight of Europe’s Holocaust survivors, Mitchell Ryan has been very active with his troop, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 then volunteered as an American fighter pilot participating in many scout activities. Over the Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- in Israel’s first aviation unit that fought in the many years Ryan has been involved with avoidably absent in the House chamber for 1948 Arab-Israeli War. He was one of the scouting, he has not only earned numerous votes Monday, October 2, 2017. Had I been founding members of the Israeli Air Force’s merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- present, I would have voted ‘‘Yea’’ on roll call first fighter squadron and helped train Israel’s ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Ryan votes 544 and 545. first military pilots. In 1949, he flew in Israel’s is the 350th Eagle Scout in his troop’s history.

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