Lance Corporal Andy ``ace'' Nowacki Post Office

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Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise humbled by the opportunity before this House today to help preserve the legacy of a true American patriot and local hero in northeast Ohio, the late Lance Corporal Andrew Nowacki.

Lance Corporal Nowacki was tragically killed in action on February 26, 2005, while protecting his fellow marines during his second tour of duty in Iraq.

He was just 24 years old.

However, his dedication to protecting his community and serving his country made him a hero long before he gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom.

Andrew, known as Andy or Ace to those closest to him, graduated from Brush High School in 1998 and signed up for the Marine Corps Reserves shortly thereafter.

He later attended the Cleveland Heights Police Academy and joined the Grand River Police Department in 2001.

Always looking to protect and serve others, Andy was a dedicated member of the ready response team, the honor guard, and the bike patrol.

Andy's commitment to community, dedication to service, and desire to help others is something we should forever honor, and his sacrifice is something we should never forget.

My bill, H.R. 3275, would rename the United States Post Office in Grand River, Ohio, the Lance Corporal Andy `Ace' Nowacki Post Office, ensuring he will forever be remembered by the community he cared so deeply for and contributed so much to.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to help preserve Andy's legacy and vote ``yes'' on H.R. 3275.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I also urge passage of H.R. 3275, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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