[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING ROBERT ``BOB'' GUINA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. HILLARY J. SCHOLTEN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 27, 2025

  Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of my 
constituent, Robert ``Bob'' Guina, who turned 100 years old on January 
14th of this year. Mr. Guina has dedicated his life to our country, his 
family, and Michiganders.
  After graduating from high school in 1943, Mr. Guina quickly joined 
the United States Army Air Corps and became a lieutenant pilot after 18 
months of service. He briefly moved to Detroit in 1945 before returning 
as a pilot in the Korean War, flying in 52 missions. Mr. Guina recalls 
several heroic moments during his service, where he was tasked with 
identifying and taking out targets with his aircraft. At one point, in 
the dead of winter, he had completely emptied his fuel reserves during 
a mission. They prayed for more time as they raced back to the base and 
the engines failed, but the crew still managed to land safely. Now, 
over 70 years later, we thank him for his bravery and life-long 
commitment to our country.
  After he was discharged from the military, Mr. Guina returned to 
Michigan and worked for Ford Motor Company. He has since retired and 
enjoys spending time with his more than 50 grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.
  I am proud to honor Mr. Guina and his unwavering service to our 
Nation and West Michigan. His life serves as a shining example of true 
courage, resilience, and patriotism. Once again, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in wishing Robert Guina a wonderful birthday as we celebrate 
his contributions to our Nation and his family. I wish Mr. Guina 
another happy, healthy, and fulfilling year ahead.