[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 29, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL RILEY S. KUZNIA

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                        HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2019

  Mr. PETERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Lance 
Corporal Riley S. Kuznia of Karlstad, Minnesota who was tragically 
killed at the age of 20 from an accidental weapon discharge on January 
1, 2019 at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. From a young age, 
Lance Corporal Kuznia wanted to serve in the military and committed 
himself to protecting our country.
  Lance Corporal Kuznia's leadership abilities were evident from the 
very beginning of his service. After graduating from Tri-County High 
School in 2017, he joined the Marine Corps within days of turning 18. 
He was soon serving on active duty at the Marine Barracks in 
Washington, D.C., the oldest post of the Corps, and responsible for 
post security and policing at the barracks. According to the Star 
Tribune, the post's commanding officer, Colonel Don Tomich, said, 
``Riley was a highly driven and goal-oriented Marine whose positive 
attitude set the example here at the barracks.'' It was clear that he 
loved serving in the Marine Corps, and he had a bright future ahead of 
him.
  I wish to extend my condolences to the family of Lance Corporal 
Kuznia. He was a bright young man whose discipline and commitment 
should be admired by this Congress.

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