[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 166 (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING RITA BROCK-PERINI

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2013

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that my colleagues join 
me in honoring Rita Brock-Perini on her induction into the Arizona 
Veterans Hall of Fame. This accolade is reserved for the men and women 
in community who have unceasingly served their country after the 
conclusion of their active duty.
  Capt. Brock-Perini epitomizes what this honor stands for. After being 
raised in a formerly rural region of Arizona as one of ten children, 
she pursued higher education in nursing at St. Joseph's School of 
Nursing and Arizona State University. During the Vietnam War, she 
answered her nation's call for service and enlisted in the Air Force 
Nurse Corp until 1971. Afterwards, she investigated medical fraud for 
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services until her retirement 
in 2003. Today, Capt. Brock-Perini has continued her career in service 
in a plethora of ways. She is a commissioner on the Phoenix Military 
Veterans Commission, the Vice President of the Veterans Medical 
Leadership Council, and a judge advocate for the American Legion. 
Additionally, she has worked with NPR and the Veterans History Project 
to share her unique story with generations to come.
  From these accomplishments, it is clear that Rita Brock-Perini has 
dedicated her life to superior citizenship. I am privileged to 
represent her in congress. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating her on her induction to the Arizona Veterans Hall of 
Fame, and in thanking her for all she has done for her country and 
fellow veterans.

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