[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E35]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. CHARLES SCHUCK

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                        HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2020

  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Charles 
Schuck and celebrate his 100th birthday, which occurred this past 
August. From the time he graduated high school, he has served our 
country dutifully in many roles including as a Sergeant in the Marine 
Corps during World War II, the Chief of the Flight Standards Division 
during the Vietnam War, and, most recently, a volunteer at his local 
elementary school. Mr. Schuck embodies the American spirit, and I am 
honored to tell his story here today.
  Mr. Schuck was born on August 5, 1919, in New York City and is the 
son of a German immigrant. Growing up he always had a passion for 
aeronautics and mechanics, this led him to become an aircraft mechanic 
upon his graduation from Stewart Tech. He then worked for an airline 
where he taught Army mechanics aviation skills. Following this, he 
joined the Marines and received the rank of Sergeant out of boot camp. 
He was stationed in El Toro, a Marine Air Station in California.
  After the war, he joined the Civil Aeronautics Administration where 
he quickly moved up the ranks from Maintenance Inspector to Chief of 
the General Aviation Maintenance Branch. In 1962, he was selected to 
attend the War College at Maxwell Air Force Base and in 1964 was 
stationed in Hawaii as Chief of the Flight Standards Division. Here, 
his experience and expertise proved invaluable during the Vietnam War. 
He has also held high positions in the Federal Aviation Administration 
and was instrumental in setting standards in the Pacific Theater. He 
received both an Outstanding Performance Rating and a Special 
Achievement Award from the FAA for his service. He then transitioned to 
the Experimental Aircraft Association where he advised policymakers on 
aeronautic and aviation issues for 21 years until his retirement at the 
age of 81.
  Today, he lives a healthy and happy life and continues to teach about 
patriotism and aeronautics. As a volunteer at his local elementary 
school, he engages with children about our flag, how airplanes and 
helicopters fly, and his love for our country. He is very much 
appreciated by the students, parents, and faculty alike.
  Madam Speaker, it has been a privilege to share the story of Mr. 
Charles Schuck and recognize his exemplary achievements. On behalf of a 
grateful nation, I thank him and wish him all the best as he reflects 
on a century full of memories.

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