[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16958]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO COLONEL IANNUZZI-

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                            HON. JOE SESTAK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, in recognition of 24 years of devoted 
service to the United States Air Force and the United States of 
America. Beginning with his graduation and commissioning from 
Pennsylvania State University, Col. Iannuzzi has been an extraordinary 
pilot, leader, husband, and father. A Veteran of OIF, OEF, Southern 
Watch, Allied Force, Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he has played a 
vital role in a revolution in military operations unlike any in the 
history of warfare. In the course of his career he has lived throughout 
the United States and overseas. As such, he understands on personal and 
professional levels the vital role the United States plays in shaping 
world events. As a squadron CO he had enormous influence on thousands 
of young men and women who will forever remember his strength in 
difficult situations, and use his example to shape their decisions in 
response to life's challenges. However, Colonel Iannuzzi's greatest 
accomplishment is his family. His many achievements would lack full 
meaning without the love of his wife Maria and three children. Absent 
their inspiration and support, the long deployments and many 
separations would have been unimaginable. For 24 years Col. Iannuzzi 
has stood watch for his family and his country. I represent all 
Americans, and particularly your friends and neighbors in Delaware 
County, when I say thank you for a job extremely well done, and welcome 
home!

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