[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1581]
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                      ENCINAL VETERANS POST OFFICE

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2018

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present H.R. 1211, which 
will re-name the post office facility located at 400 N. Main Street, 
Encinal, Texas, as the ``Encinal Veterans Post Office''. This bill, 
shows our appreciation to our veterans and ensures their service and 
sacrifices to our country is not forgotten.
  Across my district, fine men and women of all walks of life have 
honorably served our country. It is critical that we honor their 
service and dedication to our nation. Dedicating this post office to 
our veterans will serve as an enduring reminder of the sacrifices that 
our friends, neighbors, and family made while serving their country. 
These individuals put country ahead of self, and I am proud to 
recognize them with the dedication of this post-office facility.
  Today, I want to acknowledge the service of Judge Frank Weikel of 
Encinal. Judge Weikel enlisted in the United States Navy after high 
school and served for eight years. After his discharge from the Navy he 
worked at several companies before serving on the Encinal City Council 
and as Mayor Pro tempore. Eventually, he was elected Justice of the 
Peace for Precinct 2 in La Salle County.
  The courage and dedication of Judge Weikel represents what it really 
means to be an American. He is amongst the many veterans in the State 
of Texas, and across the nation, who have served their country 
faithfully.
  I would also like to take a moment to thank the veterans' 
organizations throughout my district for their tireless work in 
providing the care our veterans need. And in the words of President 
John F. Kennedy, ``as we express our gratitude, we must never forget 
that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by 
them''.

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