[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 132 (Thursday, August 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
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          HONORING THE LIFE OF GERARD J. ``JERRY'' JONAS, JR.

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 13, 2026

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Gerard J. ``Jerry'' Jonas, Jr., of Levittown, Pennsylvania, 
who passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 95.
  Jerry Jonas was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served 
with distinction during the Korean War, earning a battlefield promotion 
to Sergeant. Following his military service, he built a remarkable 
career as a technical writer supporting the early U.S. space program, 
an advertising executive, sports promoter, and award-winning newspaper 
columnist whose writing enriched the Bucks County community for more 
than three decades.
  A devoted husband, father, parish volunteer, and community leader, 
Jerry dedicated countless hours to coaching youth sports, supporting 
his church, and advocating for fellow veterans.
  Jerry's legacy is one of patriotism, faith, generosity, and 
unwavering devotion to his family and community. He is survived by his 
six children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family, 
who carry forward the values he exemplified throughout his 
extraordinary life.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I extend my deepest 
condolences to the Jonas family and join them in celebrating the life 
of a man who served his Nation and community with honor and 
distinction. May his memory continue to inspire all who knew him.

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