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RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR J. "ART" FUXAN, JR.

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On 2026-04-13, Representative Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR J. "ART" FUXAN, JR." in the House. The speech addressed the environment.

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RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR J. "ART" FUXAN, JR.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR J. ``ART'' FUXAN, JR. =========================== NOTE =========================== On April 13, 2026, page E313, in the second column, the following appeared: ``ART'' FUXUN, JR. The online version has been corrected to read: ``ART'' FUXAN, JR. ========================= END NOTE ========================= _____ HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS of florida in the house of representatives Monday, April 13, 2026 Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate an extraordinary American, Mr. Arthur J. ``Art'' Fuxan, Jr., on the occasion of his 100th birthday. His century of life reflects faith, service, devotion to family, and an enduring love of country. Born in New Orleans as the eldest of ten children, Art faced hardship early, helping raise his siblings after the loss of his mother while working to support his family. In 1944, at just 18, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving as a Radio Operator Mechanic and Air Crewman in Guam, where he worked on B-29 aircraft and volunteered for a mission preparing for the invasion of Japan. During his service, Art maintained a devoted correspondence with his future wife, Pat. They married in 1949, raised four children, and built a life grounded in faith and community, blessed with generations of descendants. After the war, Art earned a business degree from Loyola University through the G.I. Bill and went on to a successful career in sales and industrial engineering. He also dedicated himself to service as an Eagle Scout, Scoutmaster, Eucharistic Minister, and Knight of Columbus. Art showed remarkable devotion caring for his wife during her battle with Alzheimer's and has continued to live a life of faith and fellowship. Even at 100, he remains an inspiration to all who know him. Mr. Fuxan embodies the very best of the Greatest Generation. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring his lifetime of service and wishing him continued health and happiness on this extraordinary milestone. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR J. "ART" FUXAN, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR J. ``ART'' FUXAN, JR. =========================== NOTE =========================== On April 13, 2026, page E313, in the second column, the following appeared: ``ART'' FUXUN, JR. The online version has been corrected to read: ``ART'' FUXAN, JR. ========================= END NOTE ========================= _____ HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS of florida in the house of representatives Monday, April 13, 2026 Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate an extraordinary American, Mr. Arthur J. ``Art'' Fuxan, Jr., on the occasion of his 100th birthday. His century of life reflects faith, service, devotion to family, and an enduring love of country. Born in New Orleans as the eldest of ten children, Art faced hardship early, helping raise his siblings after the loss of his mother while working to support his family. In 1944, at just 18, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving as a Radio Operator Mechanic and Air Crewman in Guam, where he worked on B-29 aircraft and volunteered for a mission preparing for the invasion of Japan. During his service, Art maintained a devoted correspondence with his future wife, Pat. They married in 1949, raised four children, and built a life grounded in faith and community, blessed with generations of descendants. After the war, Art earned a business degree from Loyola University through the G.I. Bill and went on to a successful career in sales and industrial engineering. He also dedicated himself to service as an Eagle Scout, Scoutmaster, Eucharistic Minister, and Knight of Columbus. Art showed remarkable devotion caring for his wife during her battle with Alzheimer's and has continued to live a life of faith and fellowship. Even at 100, he remains an inspiration to all who know him. Mr. Fuxan embodies the very best of the Greatest Generation. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring his lifetime of service and wishing him continued health and happiness on this extraordinary milestone. ____________________