[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 9, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S1197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING ERIC A. ORSINI

 Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I'm extremely proud to recognize a 
dedicated American who has retired after 64 years of service to the 
United States Army. This month, Mr. Eric A. Orsini of Stafford, VA, 
departed Government work at the age of 87.
  Mr. Orsini began his service to country as a private in the Army in 
1941. During World War II, he was highly decorated, earning the Bronze 
Star, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart in combat which included 
fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Upon retiring from the military as 
a Colonel with 30 years of service, Mr. Orsini began working as a 
Senior Executive in the Department of the Army, where he would spend an 
additional 34 years, specializing in improving logistics support to our 
soldiers.
  Today, I wish Mr. Orsini the best in his well-deserved retirement. 
I'm pleased to hear that he will now finally have the opportunity to 
improve his golf game, go fishing more often and spend more time with 
his family.
  It is truly an honor to recognize a fellow Virginian for his 
distinguished service as both a soldier and a government civil servant. 
Mr. Orsini, your country thanks you for your courageous and meritorious 
work in the name of freedom.

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