[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E36-E37]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. TONY J. SUSTARSIC

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. 
Tony J. Sustarsic, the former Mayor of Euclid, Ohio.
  Born in 1925, Tony was a lifelong resident of Euclid, Ohio and 
graduated from Euclid Central High School. Before he began his career 
in politics, Tony bravely served his country as a member of the U.S. 
Army's 3d Armored Division during World War II. He fought in the Battle 
of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion. During his service, he suffered 
almost a dozen injuries and was later honored

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with a Purple Heart and four battle stars. Following his military 
career, Tony helped establish the Euclid Veteran's Club. He was also a 
member of the American Legion Euclid Post 343, the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars Post 1056 and was an inductee to the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame 
Class of 2008.
  Mr. Sustarsic was appointed to the Euclid City Council in 1954 and 
served until 1968 when he was appointed Administrative Director. He was 
elected as the ninth Mayor of Euclid in 1975. During his term as mayor, 
Mr. Sustarsic expanded senior programs and facilities, and oversaw 
infrastructure improvements and the opening of Euclid Square Mall.
  I offer my condolences to his wife, the former Helen Palsa; children, 
Jerry and Judy Malachowski; two grandchildren, Tony (Pam) and Paula 
(George); and great-grandchildren, Eddie, Alex, Tony III, Jordon and 
Joey.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the memory of 
Mr. Tony J. Sustarsic, who bravely fought for his country and valiantly 
served the residents of Euclid.

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