[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 71 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E374-E375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CHARLES NORTHROP'S MILITARY SERVICE AND RECENT CELEBRATION OF 
                           HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2023

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize retired 
aviator Charles Northrop for his distinguished military service and for 
recently celebrating his 100th birthday. Flying P51s during World War 
II, Charles Northrop valiantly served our Nation during the largest 
global conflict in history. He is a longtime resident of Traverse City 
and has had a profound impact on his community. Northrop's commitment 
to the state of Michigan and to the defense of our Nation has been 
unwavering and serves as an inspiration to many.
  Joining the armed forces in the early 1940s, Charles was assigned to 
his unit and began his time in the P51 Mustang shortly thereafter. 
While flying for the United States, Charles became an indispensable 
part of our rapidly expanding wartime air wing. Upon the War's 
conclusion, Charles returned to the United States and started his time 
at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Established in 1941, 
Redstone Arsenal acted as a chemical weapons production center and is 
now one of the Nation's largest defense complexes.
  Charles Northrop is a living testament to the sacrifice and fortitude 
of countless United States servicemen and women. He has dedicated 
himself to our Nation in service both at home and abroad and is the 
embodiment of American exceptionalism. His recent birthday on February 
13th, on which he turned 100 years of age, is worthy of our recognition 
and celebration. I wish you a happy birthday, Charles, and thank you 
for your tireless service to our country and to the residents of 
Michigan's First District.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Charles Northrop for his 
service in the U.S. Armed Forces and for his 100th birthday, celebrated 
on February 13, 2023. On behalf of Michigan's First District, l extend 
my gratitude to Mr. Northrop for his legacy of service and wish him a 
happy birthday. I would also like to extend my best wishes to him and 
his family in their future endeavors.

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