[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERAN ROLAND EUGENE DULLNIG

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2021

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of World 
War II veteran, Roland Eugene Dullnig, who hails from my hometown of 
San Antonio, Texas. Today marks Mr. Dullnig's 100th birthday. I am 
honored to recognize his milestone on this joyous day.
  Roland Eugene Dullnig was born in San Antonio, Texas, on December 3, 
1921. The eldest of three children, Mr. Dullnig graduated from Fox Tech 
High School whereafter he enlisted in U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942. Mr. 
Dullnig served as a Crew Chief with the 668th Squadron of the 416th 
Bombardment Group maintaining the A20 and the A26 light bomber 
aircraft. His 416th Bombardment Group participated in the battles of 
Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Air 
Offensive Europe. Mr. Dullnig continued to serve until the end of the 
war, being discharged as a Technical Sergeant in January 1946.
  Upon completion of military service, Mr. Dullnig returned to San 
Antonio and worked in the printing trade for 40 years. He was married 
to his wife, Evelyn, for almost 69 years having two children, Carolyn, 
and Ron. In February 2020, Mr. Dullnig was presented with the French 
Legion of Honor Medal given by the people of France to American 
Veterans who fought for the liberation of France during World War II. 
Today, Mr. Dullnig continues to reside in the family home in San 
Antonio.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing World War II veteran, 
Mr. Roland Dullnig, on his 100th birthday. I thank Mr. Dullnig for his 
many years of service to our country and community. It is my hope that 
he is surrounded by loved ones on his special day.

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