[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART, CHAPTER 393

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                           HON. BETO O'ROURKE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 5, 2015

  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to recognize the Military 
Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 393, a distinguished Veteran Service 
Organization in El Paso, Texas.
  Since 1932, Chapter 393 has served our veteran population not just in 
El Paso County but also southern New Mexico. It has also been there for 
our Service Members stationed at Fort Bliss. Chapter 393 upholds the 
tenants of the Order of the Purple Heart by assisting veterans' 
families, providing memorial services, and engaging the community to 
help better serve veterans.
  Chartered by Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart 
is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart 
Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although its membership is 
restricted to the combat wounded, the organization supports all 
veterans and their families with a number of programs led by dedicated 
members like Robert Macias in El Paso. Mr. Macias is a national 
certified service officer and works tirelessly at the El Paso VA 
Outpatient Facility to ensure our community's veterans receive the care 
they deserve. I thank him for his leadership.
  The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 393 is an asset to our 
veteran community and the El Paso area. I thank the Military Order of 
the Purple Heart Chapter 393 for their commitment to honoring our 
veterans in the El Paso community.

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