[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 MOURNING THE LOSS OF JULIANA TURCHETTI

  (Ms. BUDZINSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to honor the life of a local hero, Juliana Turchetti, who lost 
her life fighting the Horse Gulch wildfire in Montana.
  Many central Illinoisans know Juliana as the owner of Aviatori Coffee 
House in Springfield and will remember her for her warm smile, but she 
was also a skilled and passionate pilot and an admired figure in our 
aviation community.
  With over 6,000 flight hours, she has been flying airplanes for 17 
years, from agricultural dusting planes to her favorite, the Fire Boss.
  A few months ago when she took the next step to become a full-time 
aerial firefighter, Juliana said that it was a dream job and that she 
was proud to be part of a mission.
  She answered the call to service, stepping up to help protect 
communities and save lives.
  Juliana will be remembered for her bravery and passion, her devotion 
to her son, and her love of good coffee.
  Mr. Speaker, as we mourn her loss, let us send our thoughts and 
prayers to her loved ones and everyone who has been touched and 
inspired by her life.

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