[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 102 (Friday, July 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1586-E1587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE VETERANS HOMES

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                               speech of

                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 24, 2006

  Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Con. Res. 
347, honoring

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the National Association of Veterans Homes and the 119 State Veterans 
Homes represented by that association for their contributions to the 
health care of veterans and the health care system of the Nation.
  Ambrosio Guillen State Veterans Nursing Home opened its doors in my 
Congressional District of El Paso, TX on July 19, 2005, as the first 
veterans nursing home to be located in a major Texas metropolitan area. 
This 160-bed home has exhibited a great commitment to caring for those 
who have honorably served our country.
  I am proud to join in the bi-partisan support shown by the House of 
Representatives as we honor the National Association of Veterans Homes.
  Madam Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in supporting all 
those who dedicate themselves to serving our veterans by voting in 
favor of H. Con. Res. 347.

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