[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 173 (Monday, December 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING SERGEANT JORGE DeLEON, U.S. ARMY (RETIRED)

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Sergeant Jorge 
DeLeon, a brave soldier who resides in my congressional district, for 
his exceptional service to his country, community and fellow veterans.
  Sergeant DeLeon joined the U.S. Army in 2001. During his fourth 
deployment to Afghanistan in April 2004, the Humvee he was driving ran 
over an anti-tank mine. Sergeant DeLeon lost his right leg and had his 
left leg severely injured as a result of the blast. He underwent a long 
recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and now wears a computer-
controlled prosthetic leg.
  But Sergeant DeLeon's commitment to service did not end as a result 
of his battlefield injuries. Currently, he is employed by the Coalition 
to Salute America's Heroes (CSAH) as Director of the Family Support 
Network and CSAH Liaison to Brooke Army Medical Center. In addition, he 
serves as the National Spokesperson for CSAH to help to raise awareness 
for the organization. CSAH is committed to providing wounded veterans 
and their families support services to help them recover and rebuild 
their lives.
  Sergeant DeLeon's personal bravery and ongoing efforts on behalf of 
his fellow veterans are commendable. I thank him for his dedicated 
service to our country.

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