[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 53 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING SPECIALIST ENRIQUE ALVARADO-

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, April 22, 2004-

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize U.S. Army 
Specialist Enrique Alvarado, a resident of the 28th district of Texas 
and, most importantly, a returning hero from Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Specialist Alvarado grew up in Villa Coronado on San Antonio's 
Southside and graduated from Southside High School in 1993. In 1999, 
Specialist Alvarado enlisted in the US Army and was assigned as a 
Cavalry Scout in Iraq with the Scout Platoon of the 2nd Battalion 7th 
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division based in Fort Stewart, 
Georgia.
  In Operation Iraqi Freedom, Alvarado served courageously with his 
fellow soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division who, along with its 
supporting units, was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. During 
Operation Iraqi Freedom, the division defeated or destroyed four 
Republican Guard Divisions, one Iraqi Regular Army Division, three 
Special Republican Guard Brigades, and thousands of paramilitary 
forces.
  Individually, Specialist Alvarado received an Army Commendation Medal 
(ARCOM) for his service in Iraqi Freedom and a Certificate for Order of 
the Golden Spur. Specialist Alvarado has also been nominated for the 
prestigious Soldiers Medal for rescuing a fellow soldier in Iraq.
  Specialist Alvarado now resides in San Antonio and serves in the 
Garrison Headquarters at Fort Sam Houston. He has been happily married 
for six years and has three children.
  Specialist Alvarado served and continues to serve our country 
valiantly. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize him today.

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