[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 133 (Tuesday, August 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING BERNARD J. STANAWAY, JR. FOR BEING NAMED 2019 U.P. 
                          VETERAN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Bernard J. 
Stanaway, Jr., for being named the 2019 U.P. Veteran of the Year. 
Through his dedicated service, exceptional leadership, and steadfast 
devotion to his community, Bernard has become an indispensable part of 
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
  The U.P. Veteran of the Year is chosen annually by a selection 
committee consisting of past commanders of various service 
organizations throughout the peninsula. It is given to recognize Yooper 
Veterans who go above and beyond in their service to their local 
communities and fellow Veterans. None are more deserving of this honor 
than Bernard. During his military career, Bernard served as a Corporal 
in the United States Marine Corps, where he was decorated with the 
Korean Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, SCR 
Service Deployment Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. His devotion to the 
people of his country and community has not wavered since he returned 
from military service.
  It is impossible to fully list all the ways in which Bernard works to 
better the lives of U.P. Veterans. He is an active member and has 
served in a variety of leadership positions at the American Legion, 
AMVETs, DAV, VFW and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Additionally, 
Bernard serves Veterans as the Marquette County Trust Fund Agent, aids 
Veterans at the D.J. Jacobetti Home on outings at AMVET picnics, visits 
homebound Veterans, transports Veterans to appointments to Iron 
Mountain with DAV, attends Veteran funerals, plows snow for homebound 
Veterans, and helps Veterans in need with service claims and medical 
bills. Bernard has devoted decades to the people of Michigan, and his 
tireless efforts have directly improved the lives of thousands of U.P. 
Veterans.
  Outside of his work with Veterans organizations, Bernard is active 
with the Boy Scouts of America, where he has served Troop 372 as the 
Charter Organization Representative, Assistant Scout Master, Den 
Leader, and Troop Committee member. He is also an active member of the 
NRA, Masons, Knights Templars, Project Evergreen, and No Barriers. As a 
servicemember, a Veteran, a volunteer, and a Yooper, Bernard 
consistently puts the needs of others before his own. He will be 
honored as the 2019 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year at a ceremony 
during the U.P. State Fair in Escanaba on August 15th.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Bernard J. Stanaway, 
Jr., for his decades of service to fellow Michigan Veterans, and for 
being named the 2019 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. Michiganders 
can take great pride in knowing the First District is home to such a 
selfless and devoted individual. On behalf of my constituents, I wish 
Bernard all the best in his future endeavors.

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