[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 21 (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SERGEANT JOSEPH PEREZ

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of a great American, Sergeant Joseph Perez. I honor him today for his 
heroism in the fight against our global enemies and in fighting for 
equitable treatment for all Army National Guardsmen.
  As a former member of the Nevada Army National Guard, Sgt. Perez has 
shown valor and honor in combat in Iraq against the aggression of our 
enemies in the Global War on Terror. Since his return to the United 
States, overcoming near-fatal injuries and other odds, Sgt. Perez has 
taken an active stand to ensure that our returning Guardsmen and 
Reserves get their guaranteed pay and benefits.
  The inspirational story of this brave man is one that deserves notice 
not just for his bravery in combat, but for his determination to reform 
inequities in services for their fellow guardsmen and soldiers. I 
encourage each of my colleagues to diligently work to provide, in an 
accurate and timely manner, pay and benefits to reserve soldiers who 
have been injured or have become ill fighting in the line of duty. Our 
troops deserve that much for the sacrifices they have made volunteering 
to fight to maintain the freedoms we all take for granted.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and heartfelt gratitude that I 
salute Sgt. Perez for his bravery and sacrifice. I also honor him for 
his continued determination to find solutions to inequities in our 
military.

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