[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17462]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF MS. KAY VARTANIAN

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Kay 
Vartanian for her distinguished military career and service to the City 
of Dearborn.
  Born on January 15th, 1914, Ms. Vartanian has been a lifelong 
resident of Dearborn. At the peak of World War II, she enlisted in the 
United States Army to actively support the war effort. She was 
stationed at Fort Ogelthorpe, Georgia until her honorable discharge on 
January 11, 1946. For her sacrifice and hard work for our country, Ms. 
Vartanian was awarded the Victory Medal, the American Theater WAAC 
Service Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal. After serving her country, 
she returned to Dearborn.
  As Ms. Vartanian reaches the age of 101, she has become the oldest 
female veteran
in our area. Throughout her life, especially through her faith 
community, Ms. Vartanian has dedicated her life to the service of 
others. Kay has been an important member of her church and is loved by 
all of her friends and neighbors. To many, she is considered part of 
their family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor Ms. Kay 
Vartanian on her distinguished military service and to celebrate her 
extraordinary work for the Dearborn community and the nation.

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