588:"Harry Hollzer has left this world but he has not departed from the hearts of the countless numbers who knew and loved him. He still lives as a part of the Jewish community, the community to whose building and development he gave so much of himself. His memory will remain fresh so long as there are men and women who love their fellow beings, who understand and appreciate the beauties, the privileges and responsibilities of Judaism, who know the blessing of giving and the exaltation of service."
585:"Proctors always found him courteous, patient, and attentive. His courtroom was maintained in an atmosphere of quiet dignity....Judge Hollzer was an extremely hard worker, and many weekends and holidays found him in his chambers. Yet, even when the pressure of court business became extremely heavy...he never lost his unfailing courtesy and patience....We who knew him will long remember him with respect and affection. May more like Harry Hollzer ascend the bench in years to come."
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582:"Judge Hollzer was the kind of citizen America needs in this trying period of our history. A lover of mankind and devoted to every worthwhile cause, he literally shortened his life by his unselfish service. He was the kind of man who was sensitive to the sufferings of people. As a judge on the bench, he was known to all his colleagues and those who came under the sphere of his influence and personality, for his passionate love of justice."
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510:, That the Chief Clerk is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to Mrs. Louise Hollzer, the bereaved widow of Judge Hollzer, to their daughter, Mrs. Oscar Srere, and to their son, Corporal Herbert M. Hollzer of the United States Army.
573:"Judge Harry A Hollzer is today considered the most lovable personality among the Jews on the Pacific Coast....That he will be re-elected to the bench in the August primaries is the wish of all citizens and elements in the community."
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Members of the Assembly have learned of the passing in Los Angeles on January 15, 1946, of the Honorable Harry A. Hollzer, Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
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Hollzer has occasioned widespread tribute to his memory, in which the Assembly of California joins; now, therefore, be it
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House Resolution No. 47 – Relative to the Passing of Judge Harry A. Hollzer
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217:Los Angeles
202:Los Angeles
140:Preceded by
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178:1880-11-04
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