[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18230]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING SENIOR AIRMAN KURT MARUNICK ON HIS SELECTION AS ONE OF TWELVE 
                     OUTSTANDING AIRMEN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 13, 2004

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a man who has 
given himself wholly to his country and his community. Senior Airman 
Kurt Marunick, from Dundee, Michigan, has been selected as one of the 
twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year. He represents the standard of 
excellence in service for today's men and women in the armed forces of 
this country.
  As part of this award, Senior Airman Marunick will be honored at the 
Air Force Association National Convention in Washington, D.C. In 
addition, he will serve as a member of the Air Force Association's 
enlisted advisory council for the next year.
  Senior Airman Marunick is assigned to the 347th Maintenance Squadron 
of Moody Air Force Base of Valdosta, Georgia. He was recently deployed 
to Iraq from February to April of 2004, where he received the Air Force 
Achievement Medal for ``outstanding achievement'' for his service. His 
service is known to have saved many lives and contributed greatly to 
the success of numerous missions.
  In 2003, he was named Airman of the Year for Air Force Special 
Operations Command. The two awards show a true dedication to his work 
and fellow Airmen. His efforts are truly commendable; he is a role 
model who serves in an exemplary manner.
  Senior Airman Marunick is a life-long resident of Michigan, 
graduating from Dundee High School and Eastern Michigan University. Not 
only does he serve as an example for all who wear a United States 
uniform, but he also serves as a role model for his friends and 
neighbors outside of the Air Force. He volunteers for many different 
charitable organizations, tutors at local high schools, and founded the 
Moody chapter of Airmen Against Drunk Driving.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise and join me in recognizing 
Senior Airman Kurt Marunick for all of his accomplishments. Our country 
is certainly a better place because of his efforts.

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