[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MR. ALFREDO B. LAGMAY, SR.

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss and honor the 
life of Mr. Alfredo B. Lagmay, Sr.
  Mr. Lagmay was truly one of America's heroes. Mr. Lagmay came to this 
country from his native Philippines in 1918. He later went on to serve 
in our armed forces, where he was a prisoner of war (POW), a survivor 
of the Death March of Bataan, and a veteran of World War II and the 
Korean War.
  After his distinguished 31-year career in the United States Military 
where he was awarded the Bronze Star, Mr. Lagmay moved with his family 
to Orange County. Mr. Lagmay was a valued member of the community and 
served as an inspiration to all.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Alfredo Lagmay. I am exceedingly proud to honor him for his courageous 
service to our country and for the honorable life he led as a husband, 
father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

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