[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14146-14147]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KATHRYN GIOMI

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 9, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the life of an outstanding young woman with a desire 
to serve her country. Kathryn Giomi planned to spend her life in the 
service of her nation, but her life was tragically taken in an auto 
accident before she could live her dream. As her loved ones mourn her 
passing, I would like to pay tribute to her memory.
  Kathryn, who enjoyed cooking, listening to big band music, and 
dancing, was born in San Jose, California where she graduated from high 
school three years ago. Last year, Kathryn moved to Colorado where she 
worked in a restaurant and theater while she waited for her chance to 
serve in the United States Air Force as a military police officer. 
Kathryn was proficient in Spanish, spoke some Italian and Farsi, and 
hoped for an assignment at Aviano Air Force Base in Italy, where she 
could improve the Italian language skills she learned from her family. 
Kathryn was slated to leave for basic training at Lackland Air Force 
Base in San Antonio in June.
  Kathryn is survived by her mother Marguerite Ellen Rose, her father 
Ron Giomi, her

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sister Heather Giomi-Beck, her brothers Ryan and Vincent Giomi, two 
nephews and a niece. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this 
difficult time.
  Mr. Speaker, it is people like Kathryn, who understand the price of 
freedom and have answered the call to service, who have helped to make 
America what it is today. Kathryn would have made a fantastic member of 
our armed forces, and our nation is appreciative of her willingness to 
serve. She will be missed by her family, friends, and her country.

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