[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN C. MACAULEY ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2007

  Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my dear 
friend and constituent John C. (Jack) Macauley on the occasion of his 
ninetieth birthday. Jack has dedicated most of his adult life to 
serving his country and his community. It is with great pride and 
respect that I join in recognizing Jack's accomplishments and 
celebrating this amazing milestone.
  Jack Macauley was born in Brooklyn on October 23, 1917. Like so many 
young men of his generation, he enlisted in the military in March 1943 
and was assigned to duty in the 17th Airborne Division, 513th Parachute 
Infantry, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion. Jack served with 
distinction and was ultimately promoted to platoon staff sergeant. 
During his tour of duty in the European theatre, Jack participated in 
the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity, fought in the German 
Rhineland and throughout Central Europe and, during a critical 
campaign, parachuted into Wesel, Germany. Jack was honorably discharged 
on October 20, 1945 after earning his Paratrooper Wings, Combat 
Infantryman Badge, three Silver Stars, a Bronze Arrow, Purple Heart, 
Bronze Star and a Presidential Unit Citation.
  After serving with distinction in the Army, Jack returned to the 
United States to continue his service to his country. In 1946, he 
joined the New York City Police Department where he was eventually 
promoted to Detective, Second Grade. In the course of 20 years of 
service in the NYPD, Jack was recognized for outstanding performance on 
many occasions, earning him the Combat Cross, three Honorable Mentions 
and thirteen other citations. Jack's career in the police department 
was highlighted when he was voted ``Policeman of the Month'' in 
November of 1953.
  Jack retired from the New York City Police Department in 1966 and 
took a civilian job as a manager with the United States Postal Service, 
where he served with pride until his retirement in 1981.
  Jack is fortunate to be married to Cecelia Marr Macauley. Together 
they've had three children, three grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
  Earlier this year, Jack attended the final reunion of the 17th 
Airborne Division as part of a ``Farewell to a Distinguished 
Association''. Jack joined many of his surviving brothers in arms to 
celebrate the heroism and accomplishments of the 17th Airborne and all 
of the brave men who served our Nation during World War II.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and admiration that I rise in 
this chamber to honor my good friend, Jack Macauley, for a lifetime of 
heroism and accomplishment and to wish him well as he celebrates his 
ninetieth birthday.

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