[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 113 (Tuesday, July 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   REMEMBRANCE OF JESUS THOMAS CAMPOS

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 2011

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my 
deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jesus ``Jesse'' Thomas 
Campos, who died July 22, 2011 in Houston, two weeks shy of his 90th 
birthday.
  Jesse is survived by his wife of 57 years, Esther, his son, Adrian, 
and his daughters, Olga and Edna, as well as numerous grandchildren, 
and great-grandchildren.
  Jesse served his Nation with distinction during the Second World War, 
as a member of the U.S. Army from 1941-46. During the war he was 
assigned to the 672nd Amphibious Tank Battalion and made numerous first 
assault landings in the Pacific, was wounded twice, and was awarded the 
Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. He was also a Pearl Harbor 
survivor.
  Jesse was a close friend, a constituent, and an important member of 
our community. He was very active in our local American Legion post and 
with the Disabled American Veterans. He also received numerous awards 
for his dedication and service to our community.
  His loss will be felt by family, friends, and the Greater Houston 
community, and I ask that you remember the family in your thoughts and 
prayers.
  I would like to submit for the Record a copy of Jesse's obituary that 
appeared in the Houston Chronicle on July 25.

              [From the Houston Chronicle, July 25, 2011]

                              Jesus Campos

       Jesus Thomas Campos, Husband, Father, Brother, Veteran and 
     Community Leader, Jesus Thomas Campos of Houston died 
     peacefully at home Friday, July 22, 2011. He was two weeks 
     shy of his 90th birthday. He was born on August 6, 1921 in 
     Goose Creek (now known as Baytown) to Maria Ramos and Jose 
     Campos. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1941 
     and enlisted in the Army and served from 1941-46.
       He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maria Esther 
     Estrada Campos. He is preceded in death by his parents and 
     several siblings, as well as by his daughter, Leah Aguirre of 
     Houston. Jesus is survived by his son, Adrian, and daughters 
     Olga (Kevin Benz of Austin), Edna (Eldon Thomas of Houston 
     and Asheville, NC), as well as numerous grandchildren and 
     great-grandchildren.
       Jesus was proud of his involvement in Houston's Hispanic 
     community especially his work on behalf of various political 
     candidates, Get-Out-the Vote efforts and improving 
     educational opportunities for Hispanic students. He was also 
     proud of his distinguished military record. During World War 
     II, he was assigned to the 672nd Amphibious Tank Battalion 
     Attached to the 15th Division. He made numerous first assault 
     landings in the Pacific, was wounded twice and was awarded 
     the Purple Heart, 3 Bronze Stars, an Arrowhead in the 
     Asiatic-Pacific and World War II Campaigns and a Good Conduct 
     Medal.
       Jesus retired from Exxon after 20 years and was an active 
     member of the American Legion and the Disabled American 
     Veterans. His recent awards and honors include the 
     Distinguished Hispanic Volunteer from Houston Mayor Bill 
     White in 2007; Eagles Award in 2005 from the San Jacinto 
     Chapter of DAV; Participant in Honor Flight #2 to visit the 
     WWII Memorial in 2009; Fiestas Patrias Distinguished Hispanic 
     Award 2006, recognition by numerous members of the U.S. 
     Congress, the Texas Senate and House; the Houston City 
     Council, the American GI Forum, and the League of United 
     Latin American Citizens. He will be respected, loved and 
     missed by everyone who knew him.
       The family will be receiving visitors Tuesday, July 26 from 
     5-9 pm with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 
     Lawndale Ave, Houston TX 77023. Funeral services will be held 
     Wednesday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale. In 
     lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American GI 
     Forum of Texas, 2626 South Loop West #320, 77054-2649, 
     Houston, TX 77086; (713) 666-4796; www.agiftx.org. Donations 
     will go to the Community in Housing Development which assists 
     with housing for American Veterans.

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