[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 71 (Thursday, June 9, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 9, 1994]
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                  TRIBUTE TO FRANCISCO J. ORTEGA, SR.

  Mr. DeCONCINI. Madam President, I rise today to recognize a veteran 
who passed away May 1, 1994 in my home State of Arizona. Francisco J. 
Ortega, Sr., served our country gallantly during World War II at the 
Battle of the Bulge in Normandy.
  Born and raised in Hayden, AZ, Frank was proud of his service in the 
Army. At the time of his discharge in December of 1945, he had been 
awarded an American Theater Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, Victory 
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a Silver Star Medal. He also received a 
plaque from President George Bush acknowledging his heroic deeds and 
military service.
  Frank had hoped to journey to France this year to join other veterans 
in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of D-day. I know his spirit was 
present in Normandy on June 6 as the valor and courage of his fellow 
soldiers on D-day were honored by world leaders.
  Frank was an outstanding individual and an exceptional soldier who 
contributed a great deal of himself to our country and to his 
community. I commend his gallantry in action and convey my personal 
sympathy to his family.

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