[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4438]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATRICK J. SOLANO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Meuser) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MEUSER. Mr. Speaker, this past week, we as a nation honored the 
heroes of D-day.
  Today, I rise to pay tribute, for the Congressional Record, to the 
Honorable Patrick J. Solano as he nears his 94th birthday.
  Pat Solano is a legend in Pennsylvania. In World War II, Pat flew 23 
bombing missions over Berlin and was decorated for his service.
  Since returning home from the war, Pat has been most instrumental in 
building Pennsylvania and in creating opportunities for so many. And 
Pat mastered--perhaps, originated--and continues to practice and preach 
the politics of inclusion.
  Pat was an official adviser to nine Pennsylvania Governors and 
continues to serve as a senior adviser to his cherished Pennsylvania 
State Senate.
  Pat's smart, beautiful, kind wife of 65 years, Marie, is equally 
outstanding and beloved; and they have six daughters and 11 
grandchildren. Not a better friend or mentor could we ask for in our 
State or our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I simply ask that we wish Pat Solano a very happy 
birthday and many more, and that we thank him for his great service to 
our country.

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