[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
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                    RECOGNIZING IGNACIO GAMBOA, JR.

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                             HON. WILL HURD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2016

  Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life 
and service of Mr. Ignacio Gamboa, Jr.
   Mr. Gamboa passed away on December 23rd, 2015. He was a decorated 
veteran and fought heroically in both the Second World War and the 
Korean War. Among his Army decorations are three Asiatic Pacific 
Medals, the WWII Victory Medal, the Army Occupation Medal with the 
Japan Clasp, the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, 
the Philippines Liberation Medal with one Bronze Service Medal, and the 
U.N. Service Medal.
   Mr. Gamboa was a notable and honorable citizen of Devine, Texas, and 
was highly involved in the Knights of Columbus and the Devine Housing 
Authority, upon which he served on the Board of Directors. He worked at 
Kelly Air Force Base for over 30 years and served as an elections judge 
for many of those years. He also enjoyed volunteering with the St. 
Joseph's Catholic Church in Devine. On behalf of the 23rd Congressional 
District of Texas, I thank Mr. Ignacio Gamboa, Jr. for his dedication 
and service to United States. May he rest in peace.

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