[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
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   HONORING VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, LUCIO G. MORENO, CHAPTER 574

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                           HON. BETO O'ROURKE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chapter 574 of the 
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) for their service to our country and 
support of Vietnam War Veterans, including those in El Paso. The Lucio 
G. Moreno Chapter has worked to assure that these veterans and their 
families are not forgotten in my district.
  Named in honor of lifelong El Pasoan and United States Marine Corps 
Veteran Lucio G. Moreno, Chapter 574 expanded under Mr. Moreno's 
fifteen years of leadership as President. The chapter is now the second 
largest in Texas and has advocated for improved healthcare access for 
our service members and veterans.
  Chapter 574 is an active force in our local community and the State 
of Texas. The Lucio G. Moreno Chapter held the Texas State Council 
convention for 37 VVA state chapters earlier this year, providing a 
space for Veterans to gather and discuss current issues facing veterans 
today such as reform efforts within the VA and access to benefits. The 
organization regularly performs color guard duty at my Town Hall 
meetings and volunteers their time to support local high school ROTC 
programs throughout El Paso.
  The chapter has also worked to create a more welcoming environment 
for service members returning home. These Vietnam Veterans felt that 
their own homecoming and readjustment was difficult; they strive to 
ensure that ``never again will one generation of veterans abandon 
another.''
  I am honored to recognize the Lucio G. Moreno Chapter 574 of Vietnam 
Veterans of America and their work to diligently serve our community 
and our veterans.

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