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CELEBRATING BILL DECAPITE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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On 2024-09-18, Representative Max L. Miller (R-OH-7) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING BILL DECAPITE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered veterans affairs.

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CELEBRATING BILL DECAPITE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Page H5327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING BILL DECAPITE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Miller) for 5 minutes. Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a patriot and American hero, Bill DeCapite, a member of the Solon VFW who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. As a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, Mr. DeCapite was the seventh born of 11 children. He and his late wife, Rose, had two daughters and are proud grandparents of two adult grandchildren. A Seabee in the Navy during World War II, Mr. DeCapite was stationed in the Pacific Islands for 3 years, where his duties included helping to repair U.S. ships and planes. He also helped to build the runway on Tinian Island, where the Enola Gay was launched. Mr. DeCapite has always had a love for cars. When he returned from World War II, he went into the car repair business and continued that career into his sixties. Today, Bill continues to volunteer at Cleveland Public Theater. When asked what his secret is to a long life, Mr. DeCapite says: I can't believe I am 100. Volunteering helped me. I just get up every day, and I live a good life. I thank Mr. DeCapite for his selfless service to this country and wish him a very happy birthday. May God bless him. ____________________

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CELEBRATING BILL DECAPITE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Page H5327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING BILL DECAPITE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Miller) for 5 minutes. Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a patriot and American hero, Bill DeCapite, a member of the Solon VFW who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. As a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, Mr. DeCapite was the seventh born of 11 children. He and his late wife, Rose, had two daughters and are proud grandparents of two adult grandchildren. A Seabee in the Navy during World War II, Mr. DeCapite was stationed in the Pacific Islands for 3 years, where his duties included helping to repair U.S. ships and planes. He also helped to build the runway on Tinian Island, where the Enola Gay was launched. Mr. DeCapite has always had a love for cars. When he returned from World War II, he went into the car repair business and continued that career into his sixties. Today, Bill continues to volunteer at Cleveland Public Theater. When asked what his secret is to a long life, Mr. DeCapite says: I can't believe I am 100. Volunteering helped me. I just get up every day, and I live a good life. I thank Mr. DeCapite for his selfless service to this country and wish him a very happy birthday. May God bless him. ____________________