[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING GEORGE HYAK'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. CLOUD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, I rise to today to wish Mr. George Hyak of 
Victoria, Texas, a heartfelt happy 100th birthday and to thank him for 
his service to our country.
  George is an example of a life well lived. He and his precious bride, 
Sarah, have been married for 71 years, and their family has flourished.
  George served our Nation heroically during World War II, storming the 
beaches of Normandy on D-day, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, and 
liberating a Nazi concentration camp.
  After the war, he returned home and continued operating the Dick's 
Food Stores in Victoria, which he cofounded. The longevity of the store 
earned it the Texas Treasure Business Award.
  As we look to celebrate Thanksgiving, we as a nation do have a lot to 
be thankful for, including veterans like George. May Mr. Hyak's life 
serve as a reminder of the price that he and others like him paid for 
our freedom.

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