[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7377]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING ANTHONY BRUTTO

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                         HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 2015

  Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mr. Anthony Brutto, 
a 94-year-old West Virginia University Class of 2015 graduate. A 
passionate designer and craftsman from a young age, Mr. Brutto began 
his collegiate career in 1939 seeking an engineering degree.
  In 1942, his studies came to an abrupt halt when he was drafted into 
the Army Air Corps, where he served for three and a half years. He was 
primarily stationed in Venice, Florida and worked on the P39 and P49 
bombers. After the war, family demands and changing careers kept him 
from completing his degree.
  Mr. Brutto never lost his passion for education, however, and he 
received his bachelor's degree this past weekend during WVU's 
Commencement.
  At a time when more young people are questioning the value of a 
college degree, it is encouraging to witness his perseverance in 
attaining a degree. Young West Virginians should follow in his 
footsteps and equip themselves for a lifetime of prosperity, no matter 
what setbacks come their way. As Mr. Brutto eloquently said, ``The 
great thing about education is they can't take it away from you.''

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