Fattah Statement on House Passage of Bill to Rename Philadelphia VA Hospital

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), the 10-term Philadelphia Congressman issued the following statement after the passage of  S.229, the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Act, to rename the Philadelphia VA medical center in honor of  Cpl Crescenz . Fattah introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to rename the center in February 2013. The bill passed the Senate last week, and now moves to the President's desk to be signed into law:

"Today I join with the entire Pennsylvania Congressional delegation, the Crescenz family, and veterans groups around the Commonwealth in celebrating the House passage of the bill to rename Philadelphia's VA Medical Center after a true American hero. Michael J. Crescenz served his country in Vietnam with bravery and gallantry, selflessly sacrificing his own life for the safety and security of his fellow soldiers. He was post-humuously recognized for his heroic efforts in 1970 with a Medal of Honor for his actions.

"This honor is long overdue and I am extremely proud to have led the renaming effort that not only recognizes Michael's ultimate sacrifice to his nation, but the extraordinary sacrifice and service of all the Commonwealth's veterans.  This is fitting tribute for a revered son of Philadelphia and a declaration that his legacy and story will continue to live on."

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SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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