[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E493]
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    TRIBUTE TO THE U.S. VIETNAM VETERANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN 
 RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF HOSTILITIES OF THE 
                            VIETNAM CONFLICT

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the men and women 
who faithfully served our nation during the Vietnam Conflict, 1954-
1973, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the end of hostilities 
in the Vietnam Conflict.
  On Sunday, March 29, 1998, the U.S. Vietnam Veterans of Southern 
California, Montebello Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2317, and the City 
of Montebello will host a special ceremony at the Montebello City 
Memorial Park in observance of the patriotic service of our Vietnam 
veterans. At this special event, local veteran's organizations, 
including the Montebello VFW Post 2317, Brother's of Vietnam, Vietnam 
Veterans Association, Disabled American veterans, Hispanic Airborne 
Association, and the American Legion Post 323, will come together with 
the community and local elected and military officials to commemorate 
the 25th anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Vietnam Conflict.
  I commend the members of the U.S. Vietnam Veterans of Southern 
California for bringing together this patriotic salute to the brave men 
and women who answered our nations call during the Vietnam Conflict. I 
proudly salute the membership of the local chapter of the U.S. Vietnam 
Veterans of Southern California: President Michael Delgado (USMC), Vice 
President Gale Hulett (USAF), Secretary Gilbert Perez (USA), Treasurer 
Augustine Auggie Galaviz (USA), Champlain Lance Campbell (USMC), and 
Color Guard Jose Garcia (USA).
  Members who served in the United States Army: Tom Aki, Robert 
Barrientos, Manny Calazada, Bernie Castaneda, Rudy Espinoza, Henry 
Galindo, Frank Garza, John Gomez, Mel Henfenfeld, Barry Hardy, Bill 
Harrell, Lou Hernandez, Marty Intergrand, Ed Kwan, Ed Lara, Romero 
Lopez, Robert Mejia, Carlos Mendez, John Nay, Frank Nieto, Oscar 
Ornelas, John Paniagua, Robert Preciado, Manny Ramos, Miguel Reyes, 
Russ Rivera, Rob Robinson, Ed Rodriguez, Bobby Rodriguez, John 
Williams, Ignacio Zararte, David Cardenas, Richard Gallego, Louis 
Guillen, Norman Hagelstorm, Michael Hambelton, Michael Montalvo, Henry 
Morales, Jr., Albert Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez, Rudy Rubio, John 
Sanchez, Leonard Xiochiva, Salvador Pinon, and Ralph De La Torre, Jr.
  Members who served in the United States Marine Corps: Carlos Aldona, 
Ted Barragan, Dave Castillo, David De La Cruz, John Leisure, Rudy 
Loera, Guillermo Gonzales, Leroy Martinez, Tony Morris, Don Usery, 
Richard J. Acuna, Robert A. Galis, Javier Gallardo, Henry Garcia, 
Arthur J. Hurtado, Roger Ortega, and Donald Snyder.
  Members who served in the United States Navy: Pete Aragon, Rod 
Cargonell, John Schembari, Mich Slleck, Pete Walker, Carlos Gomez, 
Charles A. Holling, and Joe V. Ugarte.
  Members who served in the United States Air Force: Joe Balli, Memo 
Munoz, and William Aguilar.
  Mr. Speaker, at this special event ceremonial recognition will be 
given to our nation's POW/MIA's and to the thousands of men and women 
who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our grateful nation. It 
is with pride that I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting and 
paying tribute to our American Vietnam Veterans and their families for 
their selfless sacrifice in service to our country.

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