[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E94]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JUAN C. MARQUEZ

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                           HON. BETO O'ROURKE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of World 
War II Veteran and El Pasoan, Juan C. Marquez.
  Private Marquez served as a rifleman in the United States Army during 
the Second World War. He began his tour of duty in Europe, where he 
served with the 44th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, and the 71st 
Infantry Regiment. While in combat, Private Marquez suffered shrapnel 
wounds. Later, while serving in northeastern France, a German tank 
struck Private Marquez, as a result of which he endured broken ribs and 
a separated shoulder.
  For his courageous efforts, Private Marquez was awarded two Bronze 
Star Medals, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, and the 
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three stars, the 
World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the Combat 
Infantryman Badge, and the Honorable Service Lapel Button.
  On August 29, 1948 after returning home to El Paso, Mr. Marquez was 
in a fatal car crash. He was survived by his wife and four children. 
This great El Pasoan's distinguished service is an inspiration to all 
Americans and his dedication and resolve is an example to all serving 
in the Armed Forces.

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