[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 136 (Tuesday, October 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF ANGEL GOMEZ

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2012

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Angel Gomez for 
selfless service to our community. He has helped thousands of people 
through his non-profit, Operation HOPE Helping Other People Endure.
  Selfless doesn't even begin to describe Angel Gomez.
  Many lives have been touched by Angel, an appropriate name for a man 
with a heart the size of Texas.
  A native of El Paso, Texas, he attended Bowie High School and later 
joined the United States Navy. He is a proud Bowie Bear Alumni and 
Veteran.
  His real passion, other than serving his county in uniform, has 
always been helping others in need.
  In 1995 he began volunteering his time to the community, with the 
support of his wife Patricia, daughter Rubi and other family members.
  Seeing the growing need around him he co-founded Operation HOPE in 
2009, and he has invested even more time and resources to help the El 
Paso Community he loves so much.
  Operation HOPE has allowed Angel to share his vision of community 
outreach with thousands of people in need. He works with community 
partners and volunteers who share the same values and passion for 
giving, and these relationships have made it possible to multiply his 
efforts to improve our community.
  Over the past seventeen years, El Paso residents have received food 
baskets during the holidays, along with blankets, clothing, and medical 
supplies. Hospitalized children that were hospitalized have received 
toys and gift baskets to lift their spirits. Hundreds of persons with 
disabilities have received assistance with medical supplies, 
medications, durable medical equipment, and accessible ramps. And 
families have received assistance with funeral expenses and spiritual 
support during their time of need.
  To others, the donated items and arrangements made may not seem like 
much, but behind each action is something intangible, something money 
can't buy: hope.
  On behalf of the El Paso community, I would like to thank Angel Gomez 
for all he has done for those in need and for the positive impact he 
continues to have in our community.

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