[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E70]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENT OF MAJOR WILLIAM BRURING

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 14, 2015

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the career of Major 
William E. Bruring. Major Bruring began his career with the Civil Air 
Patrol as a high school student in December of 1941. He joined the 
organization right after the Pearl Harbor attacks, when his mentor, Roy 
E. Kumm, began Civil Air Patrol organizational meetings in the 32nd Red 
Arrow Wisconsin U.S. Army Division. Major Bruring was just 18 years old 
when he joined.
   In Wisconsin, the Civil Air Patrol served many purposes. They towed 
aerial targets for student pilots, performed pre-flight training and 
handled other home front duties, such as war drives, collecting 
supplies and assembling medical kits to be deployed overseas to 
American troops in need of relief. Major Bruring also served as a 
paratrooper in the Army during World War II, volunteering for service 
when he graduated high school in 1943, and served in the Navy during 
the Korean War. When he returned home, he continued to serve in the 
Civil Air Patrol, and continues to serve in the organization today. 
Every Memorial Day, Major Bruring helps to coordinate ceremonies 
honoring America's veterans.
   On December 10th, 2014, Major Bruring was honored with the 
Congressional Gold Medal, the highest distinction awarded to civilians 
in the United States, for his dedication and service in the Civilian 
Air Patrol during World War II. He is but one example of the brave men 
and women of Wisconsin who serve their country.
   It is with great pleasure that I extend these words of 
congratulations, as well as words of sincere appreciation, for all that 
Major Bruring has done for western and central Wisconsin. His service, 
both as a civilian in the Civil Air Patrol and as a soldier in World 
War II and Korea, are worthy of the highest praise, and he is certainly 
deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal. I wish him the best of luck 
in the years to come.

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