[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 50 (Wednesday, April 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E698]
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       A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT BRAEGER 1998 LANCE SIJAN AWARD WINNER

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 1998

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Armed Forces Week to 
recognize a truly outstanding member of my district, Mr. Robert W. 
Braeger, whose dedication in both his military and civilian careers has 
led to his being named this year's recipient of the Lance Sijan Award 
from the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
  Enlisting in the US Army Air Corps in 1942, Mr. Braeger flew 29 
missions over France and Germany including 2 anti-personnel missions 
over Normandy on D-Day. The remarkable contributions of his military 
career were noted by several prestigious awards. These include the Air 
Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, European theater ribbon with 2 major 
battle stars, a Presidential Citation awarded to the 34th Bomb Group 
for an outstanding raid over Hanover, Germany, and the Normandy Freedom 
medal.
  Mr. Braeger's distinction in service continues to be recognized after 
the war by such awards as the Department of the Army, Commander's Award 
for Public Service as well as a Citation for Public Service from the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars 1994.
  Currently Civilian Chairman of the Milwaukee Armed Services, Bob's 
leadership transcends his military career and carries into his 
community involvement. In addition to his integral involvement in 
Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club and the Boys & Girls Club of America, Mr. 
Braeger has been a trustee for both the Milwaukee Lutheran Hospital and 
the War Memorial Corporation Board.
  Bob's professional career exhibits remarkable examples of dedication 
and leadership. As chairman of the Braeger Company of Wisconsin, he has 
received such prestigious awards as the Time Magazine Quality Dealer 
Award as well as the Wisconsin Dealer of the Year in 1993.
  A heartfelt congratulations to Robert Braeger as the 1998 recipient 
of the Lance Sijan Award, presented to him on May 14, 1998.

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