[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 97 (Friday, July 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1484-E1485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MAJOR CHARLES IVAN BITHOS

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2006

  Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my heartfelt 
appreciation and

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congratulations to a distinguished American military service member on 
the occasion of his retirement. Major Charles Ivan Bithos, of Kansas 
City, Kansas, has served the United States since 1974, serving in the 
Army, the Army Reserves, and the Army National Guard. Major Charles 
Ivan Bithos has been awarded numerous medals and honors for his 
exemplary service and dedication to the United States Armed Forces.
  No other group of Americans has stood stronger and braver for our 
democracy than troops and our veterans. I strongly commend and 
appreciate the sacrifice that individuals such as Major Bithos have 
made in the name of protecting and defending the United States.
  In honor of this great occasion, I am proud to share my admiration 
for dedicated public servants such as Major Bithos and offer both him 
and his family my most sincere gratitude for his service.

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