[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING SERGEANT MAJOR JUAN J. MARTINEZ

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I'm honored to celebrate and 
recognize the heroic work of an exceptional citizen of our district, 
Sergeant Major Juan J. Martinez, USMC, Retired. Throughout his 
extraordinary military career and beyond, he has dedicated himself to a 
life of service to both Central Texas and this remarkable country.
  SgtMaj Martinez 1972 enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 
1972. Since then he has spent every waking day displaying Marine Corps 
values of honor, courage, and commitment as he worked his way up to the 
rank of Sergeant Major in 1997. Throughout his thirty years with the 
USMC, SgtMaj Martinez displayed outstanding leadership and 
selflessness, resulting in numerous awards and commendations, including 
the prestigious Meritorious Service and Marine Corp Commendation 
Medals.
  SgtMaj Martinez's work was not limited to military service alone as 
he took it upon himself to be a role model and instructor in Texas 
schools. Central Texas has been blessed to have SgtMaj Martinez teach 
the MCJROTC at Round Rock High School for the past ten years. His 
encouragement and passion for the Marine Corps has instilled in our 
youth a sense of duty and shown them the fruits of a lifetime of 
service.
  SgtMaj Martinez has gone above and beyond the expected duties of a 
Marine and has led our youth to new heights. We are grateful for each 
year he has dedicated to our country. He has blessed Central Texas with 
his hard work, valor, and I am proud here to congratulate him on his 
retirement after decades of service.

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