[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 117 (Thursday, June 25, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H2424-H2425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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              CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DEL BUONO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of a true 
American, Frederick Del Buono, who

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was born on July 4, 1940, in Springfield, Massachusetts.
  Fred attended trade school, and after completing his education, he 
entered the United States Navy in 1961. After boot camp, Fred was 
assigned to the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS 
Enterprise, where it was ultimately deployed to Vietnam. During 
Frederick's time aboard the carrier, the ship crossed the equator, 
where he joined King Neptune's motley crew, making him an official 
Shellback.
  Fred was honorably discharged in 1965 and continued to serve his 
country by joining the Navy Reserves. After 30 years of service in the 
United States Navy, Fred retired from the Navy Reserve Readiness 
Command on March 1, 1994.
  Fred's work career as a civilian began with being hired by the U.S. 
Post Office, where he was a tractor-trailer operator for over 21 years. 
Fred and his family moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina, in 2007, where 
he joined the esteemed group of patriots known as the Rolling Thunder 
Chapter 1, where he served as chairman of the board for over 10 years. 
This group of men and women offer comfort and aid to local veterans and 
their families as they become integrated into their respective 
communities.
  Fred has continued his service by becoming a member of the American 
Legion Post 34, where he has served as chairman of the board for the 
last 10 years.
  Fred Del Buono is a shining example of the motto ``Service Above 
Self,'' and his willingness to help others will long be remembered for 
many years to come.

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