[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E25-E26]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING FELIPE HUERTA

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 9, 2019

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I stand today to honor the life 
of Felipe Huerta, Jr. I was deeply saddened to hear that Felipe passed 
away on Sunday, December 16 2018.
  Felipe served his community as an EMS medic for three and a half 
years. He also served his country as a Marine, having been deployed 
twice to Afghanistan. He was awarded the Purple Heart for the 
sacrifices he made protecting our great nation.
  Everything we hold dear as a community, state, and country is owed to 
the brave sacrifice of service members like Mr. Huerta. Felipe was a 
true patriot and hero who will always be remembered for his dedication 
to

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serving others. I know that Felipe's legacy will inspire future 
generations to honorably serve our fellow man.
  Madam Speaker, last month our country lost a veteran, and one of its 
kindest individuals. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers. It 
is a privilege to represent individuals like Felipe Huerta, Jr. and his 
family.

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