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Bilirakis Presents Military Service Medals to New Port Richey Resident |
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WASHINGTON (23 Aug.) -- U.S.
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) today presented the Bronze Star Medal,
along with a host of other service medals, to New Port Richey resident,
Mr. Nick Kostinko, who served as part of the U.S. Army's 830th Air
Engineer Squadron from 1942 to 1952.
"Nick Kostinko represents
our greatest generation and the reason for the freedom and prosperity
enjoyed by the many American generations that have since followed,"
said Bilirakis, who assisted Kostinko's family in the award process.
"On behalf of the residents of the 9th Congressional District and this
great Nation, I cannot think of anything more rewarding than
recognizing this veteran for his brave service to this country during
World War II and the Korea War."
In addition to the Bronze
Star, Congressman Bilirakis was also instrumental in helping Mr.
Kostinko get the following service medals: Good Conduct Medal, American
Campaign Medal, European-American-Middle Eastern Campaign with 3 Bronze
Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with
Japan clasp, National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, United
Nations Service Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button - WWII, and the
Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar.
The service medals were
presented during a monthly meeting of Congressman Bilirakis's Veterans'
Advisory Committee. "We all were honored to be a part of today's
ceremony," said Committee Chairperson Frank Chicollo of Oldsmar, Fla.
"After seeing Mr. Kostinko's accomplished service to this nation, it
was only right that he receive these awards."
The Congressman's
Veterans' Advisory Committee is comprised of local veterans from all
three counties in the 9th Congressional District. This group meets
regularly with the Congressman and his staff to discuss a myriad of
veterans' issues and to provide guidance and ideas for legislative
initiatives and events.
For more information about the
Veterans' Advisory Board or any veterans-related issues, please contact
Congressman Bilirakis's Palm Harbor District Office at (727) 773-2871.
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