[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 174 (Tuesday, October 6, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORY OF EMILIO GUGLIELMELLI, JR.

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2020

  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of 
Emilio Guglielmelli, Jr. A valiant World War II veteran who was a 
deeply treasured member of the Walla Walla, Washington community.
  Emilio was born and raised in Walla Walla, where he learned the 
values of hard work and the American dream on his family farm. After 
graduating from St. Vincent's Academy, he took the brave call to serve 
our country during one of the world's darkest times. After just 10 
weeks of basic training in the United States Army infantry, Emilio was 
sent to the Philippine Islands. After the liberation, Emilio continued 
his service in Japan until 1946 when he was welcomed home to the family 
farm.
  For the 50th Anniversary of the liberation, Emilio traveled back to 
the Philippines. He valued this trip to be one of the highlights of his 
life. Emilio was proud to be a WWII veteran. Like so many of his 
brothers and sisters of the Greatest Generation, he would have never 
called himself a hero but he was. Emilio lived a full life of courage, 
honor, and love of country.
  Emilio and his wife Pauline S. Andreas raised a family full of 
several children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Emilio was a 
well-known and active community member, serving on several community 
leadership boards and clubs. His Walla Walla sweet onions became a 
token best seller around town. Emilio was a talented drum player. He 
shared his love for music wherever he went.
  Emilio's faith guided him in all that he did. His dedication to the 
Catholic Church was constant. Emilio frequently served as a lecture and 
volunteer for many St. Patrick Catholic Church masses and events. 
Because he shared his time and talents, he made the world around him a 
better place.
  On behalf of a grateful nation and the United States House of 
Representatives, I rise to remember Emilio and his remarkable legacy of 
service to our nation. I pray for comfort and peace to all who mourn 
his passing. May we honor Emilio's legacy of service and sacrifice by 
continuing to honor him and all the members of the Greatest Generation. 
We must never forget their sacrifices for keeping our freedom and the 
Promise of America alive.

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