[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1412]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL BRUCE ANTHONY CASELLA

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2003

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Bruce Anthony 
Casella, who will be appointed as Brigadier General in the Army Reserve 
and is an individual of great distinction, and we join with family and 
friends in honoring his remarkable achievements and expressing pride in 
this recognition that has been afforded to him;
  Whereas, Bruce is a remarkable individual who has devoted his life to 
serve his country and to proudly protect the citizens of the United 
States and his unyielding energy and passionate spirit render him a key 
member of his community and a vital resource to our country;
  Whereas, since his graduation from Colfax High School, where he 
graduated second in his class and lettered in Football and Track, Bruce 
has worked in varying capacities, providing crucial support to the 
military community and from his appointment to West Point by 
Congressman Harold Johnson, where he graduated with honors and received 
a B.S. degree in engineering and the rank of First Lieutenant, to his 
tours in Germany and Korea as a regular Army Captain, he has fought 
tirelessly for our country and its people through his contributions to 
the management and administration of the U.S. Army;
  Whereas, in addition to these contributions, Bruce has received 
Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Systems 
Management and currently works for Agile Communications, Inc. as the 
Principal Systems Architect and his specific efforts are focused on 
providing information to the Army on system engineering, 
communications, networking, and modeling and simulations;
  Whereas, I join today with his wife, Catherine, his daughter, 
Heather, and his sister, Paula, in their joy at this wonderful honor he 
will receive, knowing he is an inspiration to our country and a patriot 
in every sense of the word: Now, therefore be it
  Resolved, Mr. Speaker, that we salute Bruce Anthony Casella and 
express admiration he will receive this wonderful and well-deserved 
honor and hope that others may recognize the immense service he has 
provided for the people of the United States.

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