[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1130-E1131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING AUGUST ``AUGIE'' COSENTINO FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND 
                               COMMUNITY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2023

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I want to honor 94-year-
old Korean War

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veteran August V. Cosentino for his community accomplishments and life-
long dedication to America's values.
  In 1951, young August Cosentino enlisted in the United States Air 
Force and was assigned to attend radio and radar school at Keesler Air 
Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, for one year of intensive training. 
Following his training, he was assigned to a forward operations outpost 
on the 38th parallel of the Korean peninsula, where he aided in 
directing advanced bombing missions in North Korea.
  After the Korean War, August Cosentino married the love of his life, 
Martha, and together they raised three children: Cindy, Ralph, and 
David, before Martha passed away on their 59th anniversary in 2012. To 
support his family through a growing America, August worked in the 
sales business before forming his own company--August Cosentino 
Enterprises, where they supplied the automotive industry with custom 
made parts.
  The Buffalo community played a large part in Mr. Cosentino's life. 
August served as the president of Kenmore Rotary, where he tirelessly 
exemplified their motto of ``Service Above Self.'' As a talented 
musician, August can play the piano, accordion, and stand-up bass. He 
has played in several military bands since 1951 and is well known in 
the Western New York music community. Mr. Cosentino still plays stand-
up bass weekly in the choir at the Newman Center mass.
  I am excited to thank the guest of honor, veteran August V. 
Cosentino, for his service. Mr. Cosentino served our country 70 years 
ago and our grateful community since then, and I hope for many more 
bright years to come.

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