CELEBRATING ROBERT "BOB" GUINA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

On 2025-03-27, Representative Hillary J. Scholten (D-MI-3) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING ROBERT "BOB" GUINA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY" in the House. The speech addressed defense.

CELEBRATING ROBERT "BOB" GUINA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E262] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING ROBERT ``BOB'' GUINA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY ______ HON. HILLARY J. SCHOLTEN of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, March 27, 2025 Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of my constituent, Robert ``Bob'' Guina, who turned 100 years old on January 14th of this year. Mr. Guina has dedicated his life to our country, his family, and Michiganders. After graduating from high school in 1943, Mr. Guina quickly joined the United States Army Air Corps and became a lieutenant pilot after 18 months of service. He briefly moved to Detroit in 1945 before returning as a pilot in the Korean War, flying in 52 missions. Mr. Guina recalls several heroic moments during his service, where he was tasked with identifying and taking out targets with his aircraft. At one point, in the dead of winter, he had completely emptied his fuel reserves during a mission. They prayed for more time as they raced back to the base and the engines failed, but the crew still managed to land safely. Now, over 70 years later, we thank him for his bravery and life-long commitment to our country. After he was discharged from the military, Mr. Guina returned to Michigan and worked for Ford Motor Company. He has since retired and enjoys spending time with his more than 50 grandchildren and great- grandchildren. I am proud to honor Mr. Guina and his unwavering service to our Nation and West Michigan. His life serves as a shining example of true courage, resilience, and patriotism. Once again, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Robert Guina a wonderful birthday as we celebrate his contributions to our Nation and his family. I wish Mr. Guina another happy, healthy, and fulfilling year ahead.