February 25, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 34 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E200-E201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF ANTONIO VACCARO'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2019

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Antonio Vaccaro, who 
celebrated his 100th birthday this past Saturday. A longtime resident 
of Portsmouth and a communicator like no other, Mr. Vaccaro spent much 
of his career working as chief engineer at the radio station WHEB in 
Portsmouth.
  During World War II, Mr. Vaccaro answered the nation's call and 
served as a member of

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the elite Flying Tigers. As a member of the Flying Tigers, he took 
charge of communications, using his unique skillset to send many 
messages, including the first message announcing the end of the war. He 
is a father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great 
grandfather to a loving family who worked tirelessly to ensure that Mr. 
Vaccaro was finally recognized with the Purple Heart more than half a 
century after his service.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to wish Mr. Vaccaro a very happy birthday. I hope that 
he had a wonderful celebration with his friends and family, and I want 
to thank him for his service to our country and his dedication to our 
community.

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