[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 40 (Thursday, March 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CHAPLAIN MARTIN WILSON

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 8, 2007

  Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, it is a special privilege for me to 
recognize Chaplain Martin Wilson. Chaplain Wilson is a 21-year veteran 
of the United States Border Patrol currently assigned to the Family 
Support Unit in El Paso, Texas. The Family Support Unit is a one year 
pilot program intended to provide Border Patrol Agents, staff and their 
families with a support network to help manage times of crisis. During 
his early years in the Border Patrol, Chaplain Wilson served as a 
program manager under my command as Sector Chief.
  Chaplain Wilson is married to San Juanita Wilson who today are 
celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary. Together they have 4 
children, Alicia, Marty Jr., Stephanie and Daisy. Marty Jr. recently 
followed in his father's footsteps, becoming the second in his family 
to join the United States Border Patrol.
  In addition to his duties as Sector Chaplain, Chaplain Wilson serves 
as the Associate Pastor at La Verdad Community Baptist Church and is an 
advocate for people with physical and developmental disabilities.
  Thank you Chaplain Wilson for joining us this morning and for serving 
our Nation as a Border Patrol agent.

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