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Proclamation thanking Mr. Walter R. Kuczma for his distinguished military service and dedication to veterans' by helping charter the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid in West Mifflin.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Walter R. Kuczma served valiantly in battle on the United States
aircraft carrier the USS Intrepid when it was attacked by enemy kamikazes in November 1944 during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kuczma did subsequently continue to distinguish himself through successful military service in the Reserve and Active Reserve armed forces of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kuczma has selflessly dedicated himself to veterans' service by helping charter the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid in West Mifflin; and
WHEREAS, through the establishment of the annual Walter R. Kuczma Scholarship, granted by the VFW Post 914 to West Mifflin Area High School graduates, he has helped local students benefit academically; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kuczma, affectionately referred to as 'Pappy', has continuously served as cheer master at countless West Mifflin Area High School sporting events and band functions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of Allegheny County does hereby recognize and thank Mr. Walter R. Kuczma for his distinguished military service, his dedication to our veterans' and his outstanding contributions to the community. You have set a high standard of commitment for us to follow, serving as an inspiration to the residents of Allegheny County and to all.