[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MR. NENO SARTINI FOR HIS YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON 
               BEHALF OF UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. Neno 
Sartini, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, who is being honored for his many years 
of service to military veterans that stems from his unyielding love of 
country and those who serve to protect it.
  Mr. Sartini graduated in 1948 from Plains Township High School. He 
subsequently enlisted in the United States Air Force and is a veteran 
of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired after 26 years of service 
with the rank of TSgt.
  During his military service he was stationed in Greenland, Guam, 
Japan, and several stateside bases.
  Mr. Sartini is a recipient of the Bronze Star, Republic of South 
Vietnam Medal of Honor, Army/Air Force Good Conduct Medal with silver 
clasp, Air Force Commendation Medal with silver clasp, and the Vietnam 
Campaign Service Medal with two stars.
  In 1977, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the highest 
peacetime award given by the U.S. Air Force.
  Mr. Sartini is a recipient of the ``Chapel of Four Chaplains'' Legion 
of Honor Award, the American Legion's William Brace Award for Public 
Service, and the American Spirit Award for patriotism and service to 
country.
  Mr. Sartini has logged more than 2,300 hours of volunteer service at 
the Wilkes-Barre Veterans Medical Center over a period of 13 years.
  He was a driving force in the creation of the Luzerne County Vietnam 
War Memorial that reposes on the south lawn of the county Courthouse in 
Wilkes-Barre.
  Mr. Sartini has been a tireless advocate for all military service 
veterans and he has been an active member in the Italian American 
Veterans of Luzerne County where he served as commander. He served as 
vice commander of the Veterans of the Vietnam War Post 2 and is a 
member of the Korean War veterans of Luzerne County, Plains Township 
American Legion, Order of the Sons of Italy and Masonic Lodge, No. 61.
  Mr. Sartini has been cited repeatedly over the years for his 
aggressive style of approaching all challenges, whether it be keeping 
military operating equipment in peak electrical condition and 
readiness; recruiting other young men and women for service in the 
United States Air Force; advising community leaders on important issues 
of the day, or volunteering his time and expertise to improve the 
quality of life in northeastern Pennsylvania.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Sartini. His love 
for this Nation and the men and women who have served in uniform to 
protect this land and the freedoms we enjoy as United States citizens 
knows no bounds. Clearly, Mr. Sartini has improved the quality of life 
for all with whom he comes into contact and, as such, he has earned our 
respect and deepest gratitude.

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