[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 176 (Tuesday, October 31, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING PHILIP IMBARRATO ON RECEIVING THE 2017 VETERAN OF THE 
                               YEAR AWARD

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 31, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Philip 
Imbarrato on receiving the 2017 Veteran of the Year Award.
  Philip Imbarrato has made important contributions to both his country 
while in the military and to his community as a veteran. In 1953, he 
was drafted to serve in the Korean War in the 6th Tank Battalion, 24th 
Infantry Division. Upon leaving Korea later that year, he was posted to 
Mount Fuji Army Base where he served until his discharge in January 
1955. In recognition of his dedication and sacrifice, Phil received a 
promotion to Corporal as well as multiple medals honoring his service 
in Korea.
  After completing his enlistment, Phil returned to school at the City 
College of New York where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sales and 
Management. Throughout his career and to the present, Phil has been a 
member of the Ballston Spa Lions Club, where he served as President in 
1983. Phil is also one of the longest serving Docents at the New York 
State Military Museum, a position he has held since 2006.
  On behalf of New York's 21st district, I want to congratulate Phil on 
his well-deserved award of 2017 Veteran of the Year, and thank him for 
his service and dedication to both his country and community.

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