[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 16, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  TRIBUTE TO MANUEL MARQUEZ CERVANTEZ

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2000

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, in the near future, I will have the 
honor of presenting Korean War veteran Manuel Marquez Cervantez with 
the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with three 
bronze stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat 
Infantryman Badge at my District Office in Montebello, CA.
  Mr. Cervantez, born in Clint, TX, and now a resident of Valinda, 
joined the U.S. Army on May 10, 1951 at the age of 20. After completing 
his basic training at Camp Roberts, CA, he served in the U.S. Army's 
2nd Division during the Korean War. Mr. Cervantez and his platoon 
fought valiantly on the Korean front lines for eleven and a half 
months, sustaining many casualties. He was honorably discharged from 
the Army on November 7, 1956.
  Corporal Manual Cervantez married his wife, Manuela, in 1955 and 
together they raised six children--Maria, Cecilia, Elizabeth, Frances, 
Dolores, and Manuel Cervantes II. Manuel and Manuela are the proud 
grandparents of 17 grandchildren.
  I am proud to count Manuel Cervantez as one of my constituents. His 
bravery, service, and dedication to our great Nation are an inspiration 
for us all.

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