[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E352]
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   RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOHN ``JOHNNY'' 
                                ROTHFUS

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. John 
``Johnny'' Rothfus of Prosper, Texas, and present him with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Johnny has dedicated himself to faithfully 
serving our community and country.
  Johnny was born in Sachse, Texas, and moved with his family to 
Prosper at a young age. In 1943, he graduated high school and joined 
the United States Army Air Forces the following year. Johnny served as 
a tail gunner on a B-24 bomber and was briefly stationed overseas for 
six months. As a result of his meritorious service, he received the 
Purple Heart, an Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the European-African-
Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver battle star, and the Good 
Conduct Medal with one overseas bar. Johnny completed his service in 
1947 and later fulfilled an advertisement recruiting firefighters. For 
two decades, he drove a fire engine, and he retired in November 1974.
  Johnny's incredible career as an aviator turned first responder is 
remarkable to witness. After returning from overseas, he married in 
1945. Johnny has one daughter and many more grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family and building and 
painting homes in his free time. Johnny has remained a devoted man of 
faith, and he regularly attends First Christian Church in Celina. I am 
proud to commemorate Johnny for a lifetime of contributions to our 
country, as he has been steadfast in his service to his community, be 
it at the senior center or drug store. I wish him good health for many 
years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Johnny with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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