[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING SERGEANT GUSTAVO RODRIGUEZ

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2010

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
Army Staff Sergeant Gustavo Rodriguez for his exceptional service to 
the United States Army, his fellow medics, and corpsmen.
  A native of Harford County, Sergeant Rodriguez was inspired by his 
father, a Vietnam veteran, to join the military and become a combat 
medic. His 15 years of service include three tours to Iraq and the 
receipt of the Bronze Star.
  Sergeant Rodriguez, nicknamed Doc by his fellow soldiers, provides 
exceptional medical care and serves as a mentor and comrade to his 
colleagues. For his dedication and stellar commitment to the service, 
the Armed Services YMCA will award Sergeant Rodriguez with the Angels 
of the Battlefield Award. His bravery and honorable service saves lives 
each and everyday on the battlefield.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Army Staff 
Sergeant Gustavo Rodriguez. His tremendous contributions to the United 
States military do not go unnoticed.

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