[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15577]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS MICAH WELINTUKONIS AND THE SIXTH GRADE 
                CLASS OF MABELLE B. AVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL

  (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, every year the sixth grade class at the 
Avery Middle School in Somers, Connecticut, participates in the Three 
Points on Purpose program to emphasize the importance of giving back to 
the community.
  This fall, the sixth grade class chose to raise funds and awareness 
for Sergeant Micah Welintukonis, an 18-year Army veteran who was 
critically injured in Afghanistan on July 9 of this year while trying 
to rescue fellow soldiers. Micah is now back home. He's had six 
separate surgeries. He's making great strides; but he and his wife, 
Camilla, who is now pregnant with their third child, have suffered some 
economic loss which these kids have stepped forward to help with. 
They've done a walkathon, they've done collection jars, and they've 
done bake sales. Next week, they will present a check for over $4,000 
to Sergeant Welintukonis and his family.
  Again, Sergeant Welintukonis' recovery is continuing, and he's making 
remarkable progress. He has put his life on the line to save his fellow 
soldiers. He's a true hero. And I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring Sergeant Micah Welintukonis' service to our Nation and to the 
Avery Middle School sixth grade class who chose to dedicate their time 
and service to helping him and his family.

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