[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 131 (Wednesday, October 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1785]
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                      IN HONOR OF CHESTER J. NOWAK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 3, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Chester J. 
Nowak, United States Army Sergeant, on his years of dedicated military 
service to our great nation.
  Mr. Nowak was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and is currently 
residing in Rocky River. He served selflessly for our country in the 
Korean War, and was in battle in Northern France, Rhineland, Central 
Europe, and Ardennes, known as the Bulge. He served in Company L, the 
194th Glider Infantry Regiment with the 17th Airborne Division.
  His love and true devotion to America is an inspiration to all. He 
received the Combat Infantry Badge and also the Glider Badge. He was 
awarded a Purple Heart after he was wounded in Belgium and was awarded 
a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations 
against the enemy.
  Originally, the Republic of Korea offered medals to those veterans 
that served in Korea between June 25, 1950, the outbreak of hostilities 
in Korea, to July 27, 1953, the date the armistice was signed. In 
addition, veterans are eligible if they served on the soil of Korea, in 
waters adjacent, or in the air above Korea. These medals are a symbol 
of American freedom, patriotism, democracy, and sacrifice.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring a man that has sacrificed for 
his nation and has served our country in many capacities, Sergeant 
Chester J. Nowak. Mr. Nowak is an inspiration to all, and our great 
country is thankful for his services.

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