[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 197 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING ANTONIO ``TONY'' D'AGOSTINI FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY 
                           AND HIS COMMUNITY

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 12, 2021

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Antonio 
``Tony'' D'Agostini of Sterling Heights, Michigan, for his decades long 
service to our country and his community.
  Born in Italy, Tony soon moved with his family to Canada and then 
Michigan. In September of 1965, Tony was drafted into the United States 
Army and served in the 9th Infantry Division, 15th Engineer Battalion. 
After spending time at Fort Riley in Kansas, Tony was sent to Vietnam, 
spending a year there before returning home and leaving the service in 
August 1967. More than 50 years later, Tony still pays tribute and 
keeps the memory of his fallen comrades alive. Just this past week, 
Tony and his wife came to Washington for Veterans Day in order to honor 
and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
  After his service, Tony spent some time in college before joining his 
dad and brother in the family construction company. Tony retired a few 
years ago, after roughly a half century of work. Outside of work, Tony 
has given back to his community. For example, he has an annual car show 
that raises money for soup kitchens, and he has given money to 
organizations such as Forgotten Harvest, who help ensure food that 
would otherwise go to waste is delivered to the hungry. His philosophy 
is simple, as he said, ``we just help people that really need help.'' 
For his philanthropic efforts, Tony was the recent recipient of a 
humanitarian award.
  Madam Speaker, Tony D'Agostini is a selfless American patriot. He has 
served his country with honor and his community with compassion. The 
legacy he has built is one of altruism and of thoughtfulness for 
others. I hope he is proud of the contributions he has made to this 
country and its citizens. I thank Tony for his service, for keeping the 
memory of America's heroes alive, and for his devotion to others. He 
has set an example I hope all will follow. I wish him nothing but the 
best as he continues to lead a life of selfless dedication to others.

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