[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11923]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT CHRISTOPHE RUSTICI'S SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY 
                   WITH THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP

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                          HON. FRANK C. GUINTA

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2012

  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I thank 
Sergeant Christophe Rustici for his brave and honorable service to our 
country with the United States Marine Corps.
  Sgt. Rustici has served with the Marine Corps since May of 2006 when 
he enlisted as a Reservist. During his enlistment he was deployed to 
both Afghanistan and Iraq in support of our combat operations in the 
region. Christophe fought side by side with local and NATO coalition 
forces, and was in charge of several of his fellow Marines. He was 
responsible for providing security to many installations and bases in 
both Iraq and Afghanistan, assisted with first aid to both locals and 
fellow soldiers, and assisted in engaging with the local forces and 
population to provide humanitarian aid.
  Sgt. Rustici's hard work and efforts have been recognized with a 
Certificate of Commendation for his actions as a Fire Team Leader and 
Sergeant of the Guard for his service in Afghanistan. He has also 
qualified as a Rifle and Pistol Expert with the Marine Corps, and has 
been awarded a Meritorious Mast for Excellence while working as a 
recruiter with the Marines.
  Our liberties, our values, and everything America stands for is due 
to the heroic services of our men and women in uniform. I thank 
Christophe for his service to the United States and wish him all the 
best in the future.

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