[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 168 (Thursday, December 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT ADRIAN N. OROSCO

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 22, 2005

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life 
of Sergeant Adrian N. Orosco who lost his life defending the freedom of 
our Nation in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  A native of Corcoran, CA, Sgt. Orosco, 26, joined the United States 
Army in 2001. After his 2 year service contract was completed, Mr. 
Orosco re-enlisted for an additional 4 years. Sgt. Orosco re-enlisted 
with the hopes that a career in the armed forces would provide a better 
life for his family and because military service provided him with the 
opportunity to serve his country in the most noble manner. He was then 
assigned to the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort 
Irwin, California.
  Unfortunately, Adrian Orosco's tour in Baghdad, Iraq ended when an 
improvised device detonated near his military vehicle on the 9th day of 
December 2005. In recognition of his sacrifice Sgt. Orosco has been 
posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
  Adrian Orosco is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and their three 
children, Adrian, Andrew and Isabelle, all of whom reside in Fort 
Irwin.
  I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy and most sincere 
condolences to Sgt. Orosco's family.
  It is my belief that Adrian Orosco's life symbolizes the ultimate 
sacrifice one can make for his country. His valor, strength, courage 
and pride in our Nation will forever live in the thoughts and hearts of 
his family and Americans across the Nation. In addition, Sgt. Orosco's 
dedication to the principles of freedom and democracy will serve as an 
example to all of us, for generations to come.

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