[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SERGEANT JOHN D. TREANTOS

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2015

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
life of Sergeant John D. Treantos. The beloved father, grandfather, 
brother, and teacher passed away on Friday, July 31st, 2015 surrounded 
by his loving family.
  During his youth, Sgt. Treantos grew up in California's State 
Capitol, Sacramento where he attended the local high school, Sacramento 
High. Following graduation in 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine 
Corps where he spent several years diligently serving our country. Sgt. 
Treantos' time in the Marine Corps was spent teaching his fellow 
marines to navigate exiting helicopters during the Korean War. In 
addition to always helping others, he was part of the unit to test 
helicopter tactics to be used with nuclear weapons. Before retiring 
from the Marine Corps, he achieved the rank of Sergeant.
  Following his service in the Marine Corps, Sgt. Treantos moved back 
to his hometown of Sacramento and enrolled at Sacramento State College. 
He obtained his degree and began his career as an educator where his 
passion for teaching history would be utilized and instilled in his 
students. Dedicating 52 years between Sacramento High School, Tracy 
High School, and San Joaquin Delta College, Mr. Treantos loved teaching 
and once stated that he would work for free as long as he got to teach 
history. Mr. Treantos was a beloved teacher who would spend countless 
hours researching his lessons to ensure his students would not only 
learn what was being taught, but be able to envision the historic 
events that shaped the United States. His legacy will live on through 
the lessons he instilled in his students.
  In his retirement, Sgt. Treantos became actively involved in the 
Tracy American Legion Post 172. From 2002-2012, he served as Commander 
where he assisted in honoring local heroes, organized events, and 
selected recipients to attend Boys State. He was also involved in the 
Bill King Detachment 019 of the Marine Corps League in Modesto where he 
served two terms as the detachment Commandant. Sgt. Treantos was the 
Judge Advocate and took part in funerals for Marines, color guards and 
parades. Furthermore, Sgt. Treantos was the proud president of the 
Tracy War Memorial where he participated in honoring veterans and 
fallen heroes. Marine Treantos was an inaugural and sitting member of 
my Veterans Advisory Committee before his passing.
  Sgt. Treantos was deeply passionate about sports and unwaveringly 
loyal to the San Francisco Giants. Downtime for Sgt. Treantos was spent 
enjoying music, theatre, museums, movies and most of all, reading 
books. He was never without a book and shared his desire for the arts 
and learning with the various people in his life.
  Sgt. Treantos is survived by his son John Treantos; daughters 
Jennifer, Melina and Imogene; five grandchildren Chris, John, Roger, 
Addy, and Cameron; three sisters Dena, Kathy, and Mary; and the mother 
of his children, Liz.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and recognizing Sergeant John 
D. Treantos for his service and outstanding contributions to the 
community as well as our country.

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