He has had a long career in the relief and welfare activities in Minnesota. and we rejoice that his talents are now being made available to the international community. During the desperate days of the Hungarian crisis last winter. John Thomas was in the front lines of the humanitarian effort to rescue Hungarian refugees. His activities became a legend to foreign diplomats. newspaper correspondents. and refugees themselves. who had an opportunity to view on the spot his work in Austria. It was no surprise. Mr. President. when we received the news that Mr. Thomas was selected to receive the Joseph P. Chamberlain award. established by the New York State Committee on Refugees. No honor was ever better deserved. and all Minnesotans share his pride in receiving this merited recognition. I ask unanimous consent that a resolution concerning the Joseph P.
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