[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E969]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            GEORGE CAPPUCCIO

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, in April, I had the pleasure 
of attending the Quilt of Valor Ceremony honoring George Cappuccio, a 
World War II Veteran who served our country as an artilleryman. During 
the war, he was stationed in Germany, France, and Italy and for each he 
can recount many harrowing tales. After the war, he moved back to 
Hammonton to care for his aging parents and has lived there ever since. 
During the 1950's, George and his brother started a local business 
called Capp's Greenhouse which was loved by many in the area. 
Throughout his life, George had a passion for music, giving trumpet and 
guitar lessons for years as well as a stint as a member of a band. He 
shared this passion with his wife, Aggie, as the two of them taught 
dance lessons for members of their community. After celebrating his 
102nd birthday this past February, George is now the oldest member of 
the American F.A. Funston Post 186.
  I extend my utmost gratitude for George's service to this country and 
to his dedication to his South Jersey community. God Bless George 
Cappuccio, and God Bless our United States of America.

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