September 10, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 144 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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 HONORING AVIATION MACHINIST MATE FIRST CLASS BERNARD BARTUSIAK ON HIS 
                         DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2019

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Aviation 
Machinist Mate First Class Bernard Bartusiak of Chicago, Illinois, who 
is being honored with two Distinguished Flying Cross medals and seven 
additional service medals. Mr. Bartusiak is a veteran who bravely 
served our nation in the United States Navy during World War II.
  Even as a young boy, Mr. Bartusiak felt a sense of duty to his 
community and his country. Since he was ten years old his dream was to 
join the United States Navy Air Force and at seventeen, he realized his 
dream and enlisted. Mr. Bartusiak served as a Navy Flight Engineer and 
bravely flew in over forty combat missions during World War II.
  Following the war, Mr Bartusiak worked as a corporate accountant 
before opening his own accounting and tax service. He was married to 
Dolores for 65 years and they raised two daughters together, Candy and 
Jill. He now has two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. 
Bartusiak is a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many.
  For Mr. Bartusiak's heroism and extraordinary achievement as aircrew 
of a PB4Y Liberator Aircraft in the European Theater of World War II, 
he has been awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross medals as well as 
seven additional service medals. These decorations exemplify Mr. 
Bartusiak's dedication to the Navy's core values of honor, courage, and 
commitment, as well as his country.
  Mr. Bartusiak's sacrifice and dedication to our country are an 
inspiration to us all. He is a man who defended our country at a time 
of tremendous need. I ask my colleagues to Join me in honoring his 
service, bravery, and dedication to his family and community.

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