[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF CAPTAIN JOHN J. LEVULIS

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of 
Captain John J. Levulis. Captain Levulis proudly served our nation 
since 2012 in the U.S. Army, including one tour in Afghanistan. 
Nicknamed by his fellow soldiers as ``Captain America,'' Captain 
Levulis epitomized the leadership, courage, and nobility of a true 
American hero.
   Captain Levulis was commissioned into the U.S. Army as a second 
lieutenant in 2012, following his graduation from the Niagara 
University ROTC program. He completed the Infantry Basic Officer course 
at Fort Benning, Georgia. Following basic training, Captain Levulis was 
reassigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment at Fort Drum in 
New York, where he served as a heavy weapons platoon leader. He was 
deployed to Afghanistan in May of 2013 as a platoon leader and returned 
in 2014. After returning from Afghanistan, Captain Levilus was again 
stationed at Fort Drum.
   Captain Levilus received numerous awards including the Bronze Star 
Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, 
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Medal, NATO Meritorious 
Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.
   On May 1st, Captain Levilus tragically lost his life in a motor 
vehicle accident while on duty in New Jersey. He leaves behind his 
loving wife, Julianne, mother, Barbara, father, Gary, and younger 
brother, James. My condolences go out to Captain Levilus' entire family 
and friends. New York State and our nation has lost a valiant soldier, 
honorable citizen, and first-rate man in Captain John J. Levulis.

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