[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1435]
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                        HONORING ALFONZO TORRES

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2003

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Mr. Alfonzo Torres 
Martinez for his many years of dedicated service to Lockheed Martin 
Missiles and Fire Control in Dallas, Texas, and also to congratulate 
him for completing over fifty years of service with the company and its 
predecessors.
  Following two and a half years in the Army, including a year in the 
Philippines, Al Martinez began his career at then-Chance Vought 
Aircraft as a Wiring Serviceman Helper at a starting wage of $1.34 an 
hour. Through the years, Al has left his mark on numerous missile 
programs and continues to lend his resilience and determination to MFC 
programs at the age of 82.
  Mr. Speaker, the celebration of fifty plus years of service is a 
remarkable feat, and I know that the other members of this body will 
join me in extending our warmest congratulations to Al Martinez on his 
incredible accomplishment.

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