[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 12, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H4869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT SERGEANT FIRST CLASS LEROY PETRY

  (Mr. LUJAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. LUJAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the bravery and valor 
of Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry of Santa Fe, who will be awarded 
the Medal of Honor today by President Obama.
  As the second living, active duty Medal of Honor recipient for 
actions in Iraq or Afghanistan, Sergeant Petry's heroism and sacrifice 
in the face of extreme danger went above and beyond the call of duty.
  As an Army Ranger serving in Afghanistan, Sergeant Petry acted 
without regard for his own personal safety, thinking only of his fellow 
soldiers when he threw a grenade away from his squad. His selfless 
actions cost him his right hand yet saved the lives of his brothers in 
arms.
  New Mexico has a long tradition of serving our country during times 
of war. In World War II, Navajo code talkers contributed to the victory 
of our Allied Forces. Seventy-one daughters and sons of New Mexico have 
made the ultimate sacrifice in service during the Afghanistan and Iraq 
wars.
  Now, with his courageous actions in the face of great danger, 
Sergeant Petry takes his place among his fellow New Mexicans as a true 
American hero.

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