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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BERT AARON
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HON. ELAINE G. LURIA
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Bertram Donald Aaron. Known by friends and loved ones as Bert, Mr. Aaron was a staple in the Hampton Roads area and leaves a long-lasting impact on our community.
Born in 1922 in Newport News, Bert was the eldest son of Harry and Lillian Aaron. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater during World War II. Following the war, Bert worked as an Aeronautical Research Scientist at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, now NASA. He then worked as an engineer for the U.S. Army Signal Corps where he received the Commanders Medal for his service to national defense.
Named Daily Press Citizen of the Year for his support of local charities and the Virginia Symphony, Bert's lasting contributions to our community are a testament to his enduring passion for the performing arts. He worked tirelessly to maintain the Greater Williamsburg Virginia Symphony Society, serving on the Board of the Symphony for 25 years and chairing the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission. Additionally, Bert was a fierce advocate for breast cancer research, organizing and chairing the first Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation Symposium on state-of-the-art medicine for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
I am grateful for Bert's philanthropic spirit and his outstanding contributions to our community. It saddens me to hear of Bert's passing, and I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 25
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