[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK ``TOWKAR'' APPICE

  (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ROSE of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Frank ``TowKar'' Appice, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, avid 
motorcyclist, and active member of our community.
  He passed away in 2017, but he is not forgotten. I am so proud that 
we recently named a street after him on Staten Island.
  Frank was the founder and chairman of the board of Rolling Thunder, 
Chapter 2 New York, as well as an integral part of creating two 
chapters in Brooklyn.
  Frank always wanted to use motorcycling to give back to our 
community, particularly our veterans. Every year, he oversaw the 
Disabled American Veterans support run for Chapter 2 New York, raising 
over $75,000 for disabled veterans.
  It is a fitting honor that his wife and children have formed a 
scholarship fund in his honor. This fund will continue Frank's passion 
for supporting veterans, ensuring that children of veterans or students 
who volunteer with veterans organizations can afford an education.
  This scholarship ensures that we will always remember and learn from 
Frank and his legacy of service.
  Frank, we will continue to honor you and your work.
  God Bless Frank, and God bless the United States of America.

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