[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LEGACY OF FRANK KONCILYA

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Montana (Mr. Rosendale) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ROSENDALE. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor a great Montanan 
whose service to this country will never be forgotten and whose passing 
will be mourned by many across the Treasure State.
  Frank Koncilya was born in Roundup, Montana, where he graduated high 
school in 1942. After graduation, Frank was drafted into the United 
States Army and was quickly shipped off to England in preparation for 
the invasion of Normandy.
  Frank landed on Utah Beach nearly 2 hours before the main invasion on 
D-day and served with distinction on that fateful day. After the Allies 
secured northern France, Frank's platoon was deployed to Belgium, where 
he was one of only two survivors in a fierce battle.
  Frank was awarded five Bronze Star Medals for his heroic service. 
After the war, Frank became a teacher and an active member of the 
American Legion in Lewistown, Montana.
  Frank's service to his country and his commitment to education are a 
perfect example of Montana values. It was an honor to represent him in 
Congress, and it is a privilege to recognize his legacy in the United 
States House of Representatives.

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