[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 60 (Monday, April 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF CHRISTOPHER JOHN KURBEL'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 5, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Christopher 
John Kurbel of Dearborn on the occasion of his 100th Birthday. His 
contributions to our community and to our nation are worthy of 
commendation.
  The son of immigrants from Austria and Germany, Mr. Kurbel was born 
and raised in Detroit, Michigan as the youngest of four children. He 
met his wife, wife Evelyn Mae Stirbrny when the family moved to Lincoln 
Park, Michigan.
  Mr. Kurbel joined the United States Army in 1942 during World War II. 
He was a member of the 34th Infantry Division, serving as 3rd Platoon 
squad leader; 135th Regiment; Company; Private First Class. He was 
first stationed in Africa and later shipped to Italy, and other parts 
of Europe. His last battle was the victory of the complete surrender of 
the German 34th Division on May 1, 1945. He was awarded two bronze 
medals and a Good Conduct Award for his service to our nation which 
ended in 1945.
  After his duties ended, he returned to Michigan, working various jobs 
before ending up at McLean Trucking, where he remained for thirty years 
until his retirement. Before her passing in 2017, Mr. and Mrs. Kurbel 
were married for nearly seventy years and together they have seven 
children, thirteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Christopher 
John Kurbel on his 100th Birthday. He has honorably served this country 
through his exemplary military service during World War II. I join with 
Mr. Kurbel's family and friends in extending my best wishes to him on 
his birthday.

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