[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 121 (Friday, July 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING THE ODDO BROTHERS

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 14, 2023

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the 
lives of the Oddo brothers, 6 men who courageously served their country 
as naval seamen following the outbreak of WWII.
  Their father, Charles Oddo, was a Sicilian immigrant who settled in 
Bellevue, Ohio with his wife Mary. They raised their sons to 
acknowledge the prestige and privilege of being American citizens. 
Richard, William, Charles, Samuel, Carl, and James Oddo all faithfully 
served their nation, and are believed to be the largest set of siblings 
to serve in the U.S. Navy.
  Thankfully, all 6 brothers returned home safely to start their lives 
in their hometown after their honorable service, where the Oddo family 
still gathers today. Saturday, they will be honored with a plaque at 
the Dr. Jackson Commemorative Plaque Wall within the Navy memorial. 
More than 2 dozen family and friends will be in attendance to pay 
tribute to their heroism.
  Ohio salutes these exceptional men, who continued to serve their 
families, neighbors, and communities throughout their lives.

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