[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 63 (Friday, May 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E904]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            PAYING TRIBUTE TO FIRST SERGEANT CARLOS N. SAENZ

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of First 
Sergeant Carlos N. Saenz, who died on May 5, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq, in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and defending America.
  Sergeant Saenz was assigned to the 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, 
321st Civil Affairs Brigade, U.S. Army Reserves, died when an 
improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. 
Sergeant Saenz, who resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, was laid to rest in 
Arlington National Cemetery.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of First Sergeant Carlos N. 
Saenz. Sergeant Saenz made the ultimate sacrifice for his country while 
fighting the War on Terror and defending democracy and freedom.

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