[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E788]
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                IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL RICHARD PEREZ

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an American 
hero, Lance Corporal Richard G. Perez.
  Lance Corporal Richard G. Perez, a constituent of the 29th District 
recently passed away on April 29th, 2016. I have had the pleasure of 
knowing Mr. Perez for many years now and am familiar with his 
courageous actions during the Vietnam War.
  On the afternoon of February 7, 1967 Lance Corporal Perez's patrol 
was suddenly attacked by approximately 30 Viet Cong using grenades and 
small arms fire.
  During the attack, Lance Corporal Perez took extraordinarily 
courageous action to stop the enemy threat against the left flank where 
he received several abdominal gunshot wounds. Despite his wounds he 
continued to fight on and encouraged his fellow marines to stop the 
attack.
  His heroic actions on that day were an inspiration to all who 
observed him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the 
United States Marine Corps and United States Naval Service.
  Lance Corporal Perez was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions on 
that day.
  I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Richard Perez, 
his wife of 43 years Betty Jean Perez, his children Richard Jr., 
Carolina and Eloy and I offer the thanks of a grateful nation.

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