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RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOHN "JOHNNY" ROTHFUS

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On 2025-04-28, Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOHN "JOHNNY" ROTHFUS" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOHN "JOHNNY" ROTHFUS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E352] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOHN ``JOHNNY'' ROTHFUS ______ HON. PAT FALLON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. John ``Johnny'' Rothfus of Prosper, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. Johnny has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community and country. Johnny was born in Sachse, Texas, and moved with his family to Prosper at a young age. In 1943, he graduated high school and joined the United States Army Air Forces the following year. Johnny served as a tail gunner on a B-24 bomber and was briefly stationed overseas for six months. As a result of his meritorious service, he received the Purple Heart, an Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the European-African- Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver battle star, and the Good Conduct Medal with one overseas bar. Johnny completed his service in 1947 and later fulfilled an advertisement recruiting firefighters. For two decades, he drove a fire engine, and he retired in November 1974. Johnny's incredible career as an aviator turned first responder is remarkable to witness. After returning from overseas, he married in 1945. Johnny has one daughter and many more grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family and building and painting homes in his free time. Johnny has remained a devoted man of faith, and he regularly attends First Christian Church in Celina. I am proud to commemorate Johnny for a lifetime of contributions to our country, as he has been steadfast in his service to his community, be it at the senior center or drug store. I wish him good health for many years to come. It is an honor to bestow Johnny with the Patriot Award for his exceptional service to the people of North Texas. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOHN "JOHNNY" ROTHFUS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E352] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOHN ``JOHNNY'' ROTHFUS ______ HON. PAT FALLON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. John ``Johnny'' Rothfus of Prosper, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. Johnny has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community and country. Johnny was born in Sachse, Texas, and moved with his family to Prosper at a young age. In 1943, he graduated high school and joined the United States Army Air Forces the following year. Johnny served as a tail gunner on a B-24 bomber and was briefly stationed overseas for six months. As a result of his meritorious service, he received the Purple Heart, an Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the European-African- Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver battle star, and the Good Conduct Medal with one overseas bar. Johnny completed his service in 1947 and later fulfilled an advertisement recruiting firefighters. For two decades, he drove a fire engine, and he retired in November 1974. Johnny's incredible career as an aviator turned first responder is remarkable to witness. After returning from overseas, he married in 1945. Johnny has one daughter and many more grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family and building and painting homes in his free time. Johnny has remained a devoted man of faith, and he regularly attends First Christian Church in Celina. I am proud to commemorate Johnny for a lifetime of contributions to our country, as he has been steadfast in his service to his community, be it at the senior center or drug store. I wish him good health for many years to come. It is an honor to bestow Johnny with the Patriot Award for his exceptional service to the people of North Texas. ____________________