[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E120]
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                        HONORING RAUL R. RENDON

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2016

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Mr. Raul R. Rendon, a San Antonio resident who passed away on January 
28 and whose life was marked by service to his nation. Born on 
September 14, 1928, Mr. Rendon served in the United States Marine Corps 
in the Korean War. On September 27, 1950, he was injured at Yudam-ni 
during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. Mr. Rendon and his comrades in 
that battle were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, a decoration 
given to a unit that displays gallantry, determination, and esprit de 
corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and 
hazardous conditions as to set it apart from other units participating 
in the same campaign. He was also a Purple Heart recipient.
  Mr. Rendon was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elvia, parents 
Romana and Trinidad, and sisters Alma Vergara and Freya Mirta Rendon 
Garcia. He is survived by his brother Trinidad, and his legacy lives on 
through his children--Raul Jr., Robert, and Rosanna--and his 
grandchildren--Mark, Elyse, Justin, and Gianna.
  It is brave Americans like Mr. Rendon whose patriotism and 
selflessness make our nation great and keep us safe. While the San 
Antonio community mourns this loss, we draw strength from our memories 
of Mr. Rendon's courage and kind spirit.

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