[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E971-E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SALVATORE INGRALDI TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2012

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Salvatore Ingraldi 
of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Ingraldi is a proud

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American, who served in the Air Force for 24\1/2\ years. He joined the 
Air Force as a Security Policeman, and after a distinguished career 
retired as a Chief Master Sergeant.
  Following his retirement, Mr. Ingraldi's enthusiasm and belief that 
it is our duty to honor WWII Veterans inspired him to found an Honor 
Flight Hub, in Southern Colorado, and he was subsequently voted 
President of the organization. It is through Mr. Ingraldi's passion and 
leadership that the Honor Flight Hub will be sponsoring its first trip 
to Washington, DC.
  Because of Mr. Ingraldi's efforts, four WWII Veterans who without the 
help of the Honor Flight Hub would not have been able to come to our 
nations capital, will now be able to pay respects to their fallen 
comrades at the national WWII Memorial.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. Ingraldi for his great 
service to our country and its veterans. Through Mr. Ingraldi's hard 
work the Honor Flight Hub, in Southern Colorado, will continue to give 
WWII Veterans the opportunity to visit and reflect at their memorial.

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