[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF AUTHUR EDWARD UNZUETA

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and salute a 
heroic WWII Navy veteran and a forty-six year resident of the 34th 
district, Authur Edward Unzueta. Arthur represents the best of what it 
means to be an American; an individual devoted to both family and 
country. He served his country courageously and it is because of 
countless veterans like him that we are able to enjoy the freedoms we 
do today.
  Arthur has had a distinguished naval career in service to his country 
achieving the rank of Gunner's Mate Third Class UNSR. His awards 
include, the Navy Good Conduct Medal for exhibiting outstanding 
performance and conduct during three years of continuous active 
enlisted service. He was also awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign 
Medal with one silver and four bronze campaign stars for service in the 
Asiatic-Pacific Theatre and the World War II Victory Medal for service 
in the United States Armed Forces during the period 1941-1946. In 
addition, he earned the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Philippine 
Presidential Unit Citation and the American Campaign Medal for service 
in the American Theatre during WWII. After three years, two months and 
six days of dedicated service, Arthur was honorably discharged from the 
United States Navy in January 19, 1946.
  The selfless attitude that characterized Arthur during his time in 
the military is evident in his devotion to his family and home. A 
resident of the 34th district since 1955, Aurthur is the proud parent 
of three, Gary, Sally and Paula and devoted husband of fifty-three 
years to Patricia. Today Aurthur takes pleasure in his retirement from 
a long employment at Owen's Illinois, a glass and china manufacturing 
company, surrounded by his four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren 
and his two beloved boxers.
  Arthur is a model American citizen and one I am proud and honored to 
represent. His bravery and courage have earned him our most heartfelt 
appreciation and respect. Please join me in thanking Arthur for his 
service to our country, dedication to the community and devotion to 
family and home. He remains an example to us all of a true American.

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