[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE SERVICE OF CORPORAL ROBERTO VASQUEZ

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
service of Corporal Roberto Vasquez. The embodiment of the U.S. Marine 
Corps' values of honor, courage, and commitment, Cpl. Vasquez is a 
fitting recipient of a Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  Cpl. Vasquez's seven years of honorable service in the Marines from 
1983-89 reinforced his innate drive to not quit until the job is done 
and done right. He leaves every situation better then he found it and 
has made permanent and positive impacts on his beloved Hutto, TX.
  Whether it's teaching, working with at-risk kids, or coaching 
football, Cpl. Vasquez communicates the importance of self-respect to 
young people. His honors as an educator and his achievements as a 
school administrator are testimonies to his skill and devotion to 
ensuring students receive the education and guidance they deserve.
  Yet Cpl. Vasquez's commitment to community doesn't stop at the 
schoolhouse gate. He's active in Cub Scouts, feeding the hungry, and is 
a devout member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. As Commander of 
American Legion Post 302 in Hutto, TX, Cpl. Vasquez has seen the 
membership of this proud organization devoted to the family of veterans 
grow under his leadership. Most important, he's never forgotten those 
who served but did not return.
  Corporal Roberto Vasquez's motto is ``other first.'' These stirring 
words aren't a meaningless expression but a deep and lasting creed that 
is the guiding force of his life. It's the work of selfless citizens 
like Cpl. Vasquez that keep our country safe and make cities like 
Hutto, TX wonderful places to live. I commend his commitment to his 
Corps, his nation, and his community and am honored to award him a 
Congressional Veteran Commendation.

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