Mr. Speaker. earlier this year. our nation lost a giant in the world of health care. Dennis Rezendes. one of the original creators of hospice care. passed away in June at his home. surrounded by family and friends and with care from the program he helped establish. The son of secondgeneration immigrant parents. Dennis was born in Fall River. Massachusetts and grew up during the Great Depression. Enlisting in the United States Air Force following his graduation from high school. Dennis served his country with honor and distinction for six years during which time. as a Grand Control Approach operator. he was involved in the U.S. side of the Berlin Airlift.
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