[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF MARION PAUL SANCHEZ, SR.

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of a great American, Marion Paul Sanchez, Sr. June 2, 1922-May 27, 
2006. I honor him today for his service in the United States Navy 
during World War II and his dedication to his family.
  Mr. Sanchez served on the USS Kula Gulf CVE 108 during World War II. 
The USS Kula Gulf was commissioned on May 12, 1945 and on August 5 was 
assigned to the 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific. The Kula Gulf 
patrolled the East China Seas, shuttled planes between Saipan and Guam, 
and transported veterans of the Pacific Theater around the region and 
back to the United States.
  After returning from the war, Mr. Sanchez married MaryAnn Del Razo in 
1948 and began what would become a 59-year marriage. Mr. Sanchez 
decided to follow in his father's footsteps and began a career in 
agriculture, where he spent 50 years growing produce in California's 
Central Valley. Over the course of his career he employed hundreds of 
workers and grew cotton, tomatoes, lettuce, garlic, asparagus, 
cantaloupes, bell peppers, alfalfa, prunes, grapes, sugar beets, and 
corn.
  Farming allowed Mr. Sanchez to pursue his true passion in life, which 
was raising his family. He had four boys; Theodore, Richard, Ronald, 
and Marion. Through the years, the Sanchez family has grown, and Mr. 
Sanchez became the proud grandparent to 11 grandchildren and 5 great-
grandchildren. Mr. Sanchez took great pride in his family and loved 
spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Sanchez was an avid golfer and played 18 holes, 2 days a week, 
until his passing in May of 2006. Mr. Sanchez's approach to the game of 
golf illustrates his approach to life. He was dedicated to the game, 
always willing to try new things, and never let a bad round affect the 
next.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and heartfelt gratitude that I 
salute Marion Paul Sanchez, Sr. for his service to our Nation and 
dedication to his family.

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