[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 70 (Friday, May 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO THE GARZA FAMILY

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 14, 1999

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Garza family as 
they gather to hold their twenty-sixth family reunion. On June 12, 
1999, the Garza family will convene in Katy, TX, to recognize 
outstanding family members, including those who have proudly served in 
the United States Armed Forces. The Garza family has entitled their 
reunion, ``A Century of Pride and Honor.''
  As the Garza family gathers to recognize the service of its family 
members, it also will celebrate several qualities responsible for the 
family's success. Members of the Garza family strive to remain loyal to 
their heritage. Each individual hopes to make lasting contributions 
which will strengthen the family foundation. For the Garza family, 
instilling qualities such as bravery, loyalty, and service is essential 
to help ensure that future generations are prepared for their roles as 
our Nation's leaders.
  Members of the Garza family who have served in the Armed Forces of 
the United States include: World War II veterans Sabas Garza, U.S. Navy 
(deceased); Serapio Garza, U.S. Navy; Pablo Garza Medina, U.S. Army; 
Luis Castillo, U.S. Marines; Defino Amaro, U.S. Army (deceased); Juan 
De La Rosa, U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force (deceased); and Adolfo Anzaldua, 
U.S. Army (deceased). Vietnam Veterans include: Alfonso Garza, U.S. 
Army (deceased); Fortuanato Garza Solis, U.S. Army and Marines; Adolfo 
Garza Villarreal, U.S. Air Force; Pablo Garza Villarreal, U.S. Army; 
George Estevan Solis, U.S. Army; Placido Solis, U.S. Army; Frank 
Nieves, U.S. Air Force. Army National Guard Reservists include: Pablo 
Anzaldua Garza, Sabas Garza Villarreal, Juan Carlos De La Rosa (active 
service), Jose Refugio Garza Villarreal, and Roman Palomares. Most 
recent members of the Armed Forces of the United States include: 
Michael Solis, U.S. Marines; Michael Anzaldua, U.S. Army; Gary 
Anzaldua, U.S. Army, and Greg De La Rosa, U.S. Navy.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to honor the Garza family. I 
urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Garza family's 
dedication of military service to our country. The Garza family is an 
excellent example of a family that has made a difference to my 
community.

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