CONGRATULATING BERNARD J. STANAWAY, JR. FOR BEING NAMED 2019 U.P. VETERAN OF THE YEAR; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 133
(Extensions of Remarks - August 06, 2019)
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CONGRATULATING BERNARD J. STANAWAY, JR. FOR BEING NAMED 2019 U.P.
VETERAN OF THE YEAR
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HON. JACK BERGMAN
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Bernard J.
Stanaway, Jr., for being named the 2019 U.P. Veteran of the Year.
Through his dedicated service, exceptional leadership, and steadfast
devotion to his community, Bernard has become an indispensable part of
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The U.P. Veteran of the Year is chosen annually by a selection
committee consisting of past commanders of various service
organizations throughout the peninsula. It is given to recognize Yooper
Veterans who go above and beyond in their service to their local
communities and fellow Veterans. None are more deserving of this honor
than Bernard. During his military career, Bernard served as a Corporal
in the United States Marine Corps, where he was decorated with the
Korean Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, SCR
Service Deployment Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. His devotion to the
people of his country and community has not wavered since he returned
from military service.
It is impossible to fully list all the ways in which Bernard works to
better the lives of U.P. Veterans. He is an active member and has
served in a variety of leadership positions at the American Legion,
AMVETs, DAV, VFW and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Additionally,
Bernard serves Veterans as the Marquette County Trust Fund Agent, aids
Veterans at the D.J. Jacobetti Home on outings at AMVET picnics, visits
homebound Veterans, transports Veterans to appointments to Iron
Mountain with DAV, attends Veteran funerals, plows snow for homebound
Veterans, and helps Veterans in need with service claims and medical
bills. Bernard has devoted decades to the people of Michigan, and his
tireless efforts have directly improved the lives of thousands of U.P.
Veterans.
Outside of his work with Veterans organizations, Bernard is active
with the Boy Scouts of America, where he has served Troop 372 as the
Charter Organization Representative, Assistant Scout Master, Den
Leader, and Troop Committee member. He is also an active member of the
NRA, Masons, Knights Templars, Project Evergreen, and No Barriers. As a
servicemember, a Veteran, a volunteer, and a Yooper, Bernard
consistently puts the needs of others before his own. He will be
honored as the 2019 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year at a ceremony
during the U.P. State Fair in Escanaba on August 15th.
Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Bernard J. Stanaway,
Jr., for his decades of service to fellow Michigan Veterans, and for
being named the 2019 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. Michiganders
can take great pride in knowing the First District is home to such a
selfless and devoted individual. On behalf of my constituents, I wish
Bernard all the best in his future endeavors.
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