[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 86 (Monday, June 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1196]
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        HONORING THE FALLEN SOLDIERS OF SOUTH TEXAS, DISTRICT 28

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 21, 2004

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join with my colleagues 
in this, the People's House, to observe a moment of silence for those 
who have fallen on the battlefield in Iraq. These brave men and women 
answered the call to duty, set forth to foreign lands, and died in 
defense of our basic values. As they gave their lives to promote 
democracy, let's recommit ourselves here at home, in their memory, to 
promote liberty for all in this great land of ours and across the 
globe.
  Our hearts go out to the families of those who have fallen, to their 
parents, children, spouses and friends. They made the ultimate 
sacrifice. We must never forget that sacrifice and that made by their 
loved ones.
  Today, I recognize three fallen soldiers from my district in South 
Texas: SPC Jose Amancio Perez, III, U.S. Army, of San Diego, Texas; 
Lance Corporal Ruben Valdez, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, of San Diego, 
Texas and Sergeant Michael Paul Barrera, U.S. Army, of Von Ormy, Texas.
  They embodied the fighting spirit of Texas and their commitment to 
the United States of America will never be forgotten. I thank their 
families for allowing their sons to serve our great Nation and ask that 
they and their sons be remembered in thoughts and prayers.

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