[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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             CELEBRATING MICHAEL ZADERECKY'S 106TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. MILLER of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a patriot and 
true American hero, Mike Zaderecky, of Parma, Ohio, who just celebrated 
his 106th birthday.
  A 1937 graduate of the now-closed Slavic Village South High School, 
Mike attended Kent State University before being drafted into the Army.
  As a private first class in the 8th Infantry Division, 45th Field 
Artillery Battalion, Mike served in World War II's European theater, 
patrolling beaches at Normandy shortly after the landings.
  In 1945, Mike returned home to Ohio.
  Mike continued to selflessly serve his community as a Parma city 
councilman and a city heating inspector. After retiring, Mike couldn't 
help but continue his service, working another 28 years as a bailiff. 
Known as Uncle Mikey in court, he ran a tight ship, keeping both unruly 
lawyers and equally unruly youngsters in check.
  At a time when membership in veterans organizations is in decline, 
Mike is a faithful member of American Legion Post 572. He is a true 
inspiration for young servicemembers returning to civilian life.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Zaderecky for his selfless service and wish 
him a very happy birthday.

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