[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 187 (Wednesday, November 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1569]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF ARMY SPECIALIST JOSE L. RUIZ

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2018

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you to present H.R. 
5412, which would rename the United States Postal Service facility 
located at 25 2nd Avenue in Brentwood, New York as the ``Army 
Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building.''
  Throughout the 2nd District of New York, there are countless examples 
of fine men and women who have honorably served and protected our 
country. Putting the needs of the country before their own, these men 
and women have gone overseas to defend our freedoms and protect those 
who could not protect themselves.
  One of these constituents was Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz. In the 
wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks, SPC Ruiz was inspired to 
leave his job as a computer network engineer and join the United States 
Army. During his service, SPC Ruiz was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 
21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Stryker 
Brigade Combat team based in Fort Lewis, Washington. With his unit, SPC 
Ruiz was deployed to Iraq. While conducting security operations in 
Mosul, his position was approached by enemy forces in a civilian 
vehicle who attacked the position with small arms fire. SPC Ruiz was 
tragically killed in the attack.
  SPC Ruiz was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, and 
several other awards for his service and bravery.
  With his untimely passing, SPC Ruiz left behind a loving family, 
including his brothers, Alexander and Eduardo, Jr., his sister Rosa, 
his loving wife Alexa, his young daughter Liana, and his parents, 
Eduardo and Juliana.
  Renaming this USPS facility is a small way to honor the sacrifice of 
SPC Ruiz and his family. SPC Ruiz is a true American hero.

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