[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 152 (Tuesday, November 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2176-E2177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CPL. HECTOR A. SOMOZA

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 4, 1997

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Corp. Hector A. 
Somoza, a U.S. Marine, who proudly serves and defends this great 
Nation. Following his family's distinguished patriotism, Corp. Hector 
A. Somoza has served in a honorable manner with the U.S. Marine Corps 
for 3 years, and most recently as a maintenance management clerk at the 
basic school, Quantico, VA.
  Cpl. Hector A. Somoza, son of Jose D. Somoza a former sergeant in the 
armed forces of El Salvador, was born on July 25, 1974, in San Miguel, 
El Salvador. He immigrated into the United States in 1992 and attended 
Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA. In 1994 after graduating from 
high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon his graduation 
from recruit training, at Parris Island SC, and after completing Marine 
combat training in the school of infantry, North Carolina, he was 
assigned to the 12th Marines. Third Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan as 
a basic electrician. During his tour in Okinawa he participated in the 
exercise, ``Fire Dragon `95,'' which took place in Mount Fuji, mainland

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Japan. Next he was assigned to the Marine Corps Combat Development 
Command, Quantico.
  After completing his third year of service in the military's most 
elite branch of service, and on behalf of a grateful Nation, we take 
this opportunity to award Cpl. Hector A. Somoza with the good conduct 
medal. It is an honor to pay tribute to a young man who continues to 
serve this Nation with distinction.

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