[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING JOHN E. QUATROCHE'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
celebrate Dr. John E. Quatroche's 100th birthday on May 2 of this year.
  Mr. Quatroche is a longtime resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. 
He is an accomplished veterinarian and a World War II veteran.
  At 22 years old, John enlisted in the Army Air Corps, which is now 
the United States Air Force. He was a transport pilot and flew C-47s. 
Throughout his service, he had many jobs, but one of the most important 
was towing gliders during the last airdrops of the Second World War.
  After service, John returned to Punxsutawney, earning his veterinary 
degree, and he served as a local veterinarian for nearly 60 years.
  I had the privilege of being with John and his wife, Irene, on 
Sunday. We celebrated his birthday a little early as a part of Loyalty 
Day in Punxsutawney.
  John, congratulations on this magnificent milestone. I pray that God 
will continue to richly bless you; your wife, Irene; and your family. 
Happy birthday.

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