[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 21 (Thursday, February 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E198-E199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE LIFE OF ALEX SOLA

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2011

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring the life of Alex Sola.
  Alex was born on January 18, 1930 in Daly City, California. Alex 
served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, serving as a crew chief at 
Tyndall Air Force base in Florida. This posting allowed Alex to proudly 
serve his country while also pursuing his passion for working on the P-
51 Mustang aircraft. After his career in the military, Alex remained 
involved in the aviation field working as an air traffic controller.
  In addition to his love for all things aviation, Alex enjoyed film. 
He earned a role in the 1987 film ``Six Against the Rock,'' playing a 
prison guard, and he also made appearances in various TV programs.
  Alex passed away January 19, 2011, at the age of 81. He is survived 
by his daughter Debra, her husband Don, and their two children, Theresa 
and Sarah. Alex lived a long and eventful life, and I am grateful for 
his service to America.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the memory of Alex Sola 
and in sending our thoughts and prayers to his beloved family and 
friends.

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