[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E131-E132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO PV. 2 GARY JOHN BORBA, II

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                              HON. TJ COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2019

  Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Pv. 2 Gary John Borba, II who lost his life too soon at the age of 
23. Born in Hanford on July 6, 1995, Gary joined the United States Army 
on October 20, 2017 and was stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
  Gary was a young man full of life, hope and aspirations. He was 
someone full of character who enjoyed spending time with his family and 
making people smile.
  Above all Gary was someone who brought joy to the lives of those he 
surrounded. He

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had a passion for the outdoors, guns, hunting and aspired to become a 
police officer upon completing his service in the Army.
  Gary tragically lost his life on January 19, 2019 at the Fort 
Campbell base in Kentucky serving our nation. His dedication to the 
United States and willingness to serve is something we shall never 
forget.
  He leaves behind his devoted wife, Araceli Borba, his mother Carol 
Elliot, father Gary J. Borba, Sr., stepfather Corey Elliot, sister 
Madison Borba, brother Mathew Borba, his half-brothers Branden Borba 
and Jacob Borba, and half-sister Brigitte Borba.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
service and life of Gary John Borba, II. May he rest in peace and may 
we always remember the sacrifice he made for our country.

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