[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H3700-H3701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING ROSEMARY STRATIOTI

  (Mr. STAUBER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STAUBER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable woman 
named Rosemary Stratioti, a well-known West Duluth native who recently 
passed away from COVID-19.
  Her life serves as an example of what it means to be a friend, a 
neighbor, and a patriot. As a daughter of a World War I veteran and a 
spouse of a World War II veteran, Rosemary dedicated her life to 
honoring those who fought and sacrificed for our country.
  Rosemary served as the president of the West Duluth American Legion 
auxiliary for over 50 years. She helped lead and organize the West 
Duluth Memorial Day parade.
  Rosemary made a special effort to ensure the children in her 
community knew the real meaning behind Memorial Day and that it is not 
just another day off from school. She was known to say: ``If it wasn't 
for the soldiers who gave their lives for you and me, we wouldn't be 
here today.''
  She held this patriotic spirit year-round, and when vandals knocked 
down a concrete eagle from a military veteran's monument in Duluth, it 
was Rosemary who led an effort to restore the monument honoring 
veterans.
  Madam Speaker, I know that Rosemary Stratioti is already missed by 
her family, friends, and our whole community of West Duluth, but I hope 
they are comforted in knowing that she will be long remembered for her 
many contributions.
  Rosemary, rest in peace, faithful servant.

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