[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 323 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 323

 Honoring the Hispanic Americans who have served in the Armed Forces, 
         such as Captain Felix Sosa-Camejo, United States Army.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 16, 2005

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for herself, Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, Mr. 
Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Mr. Foley, Mr. Meek of Florida, Mr. Udall 
  of Colorado, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Terry, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. 
  Salazar, Mr. Engel, Mr. Neugebauer, Mrs. McCarthy, Mr. Snyder, Mr. 
   Scott of Georgia, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. 
 Pastor, Mr. Fortuno, Mr. Dent, Mr. Pombo, Mr. Filner, Mr. Renzi, and 
 Mr. Bonilla) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the Hispanic Americans who have served in the Armed Forces, 
         such as Captain Felix Sosa-Camejo, United States Army.

Whereas in 2004, 16.36 percent of the Navy, 10.30 percent of the Army, 7.70 
        percent of the Air Force, and 12.98 percent of the Marines were 
        comprised of Hispanic Americans;
Whereas Hispanic Americans have recognized the call to duty and have served in 
        the Armed Forces in every war since the inception of the Nation;
Whereas the United States will always recognize and honor the contributions and 
        lives of the Hispanic Americans of the Armed Forces who were lost 
        defending the Nation while spreading freedom and democracy across the 
        world;
Whereas the dedication of Hispanic Americans serving in the Armed Forces and the 
        resolve, courage, and dedication to defending the Nation were 
        exemplified by Captain Felix Sosa-Camejo;
Whereas Felix Sosa-Camejo participated in the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 and 
        entered United States Army officer candidate school in 1963;
Whereas Felix Sosa-Camejo served in the Army in the Republic of Vietnam from 
        November 1965 until his death during combat on February 13, 1968;
Whereas before his death, Felix Sosa-Camejo was awarded 12 awards and 
        decorations from the Department of the Army;
Whereas these awards and decorations include two awards of the Silver Star, the 
        first for action in the Dominican Republic and the second for action in 
        the Vietnam War, and one award of the Purple Heart for wounds received 
        during action in the Vietnam War;
Whereas Felix Sosa-Camejo was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, the 
        National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 
        the Gallantry Cross with the Silver Star, the Vietnam Service Medal, the 
        Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the 
        Parachutist Badge; and
Whereas after his death, in recognition of his service in the Vietnam War, Felix 
        Sosa-Camejo was awarded a second award of the Purple Heart, a second 
        award of the Bronze Star, and a third award of the Silver Star: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress honors--
            (1) the Hispanic Americans who have served in the Armed 
        Forces; and
            (2) the life of Captain Felix Sosa-Camejo, United States 
        Army, in recognition of his achievements and sacrifice during 
        his service in the Army, including his service during the 
        Vietnam War, ending with his death in combat on February 13, 
        1968.
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