[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 51 (Monday, March 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E338-E339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF GABRIEL ``G.E.'' MARTINEZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2019

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Gabriel ``G.E.'' Martinez.
  Mr. Martinez proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, 
spending four years stationed in Thailand and Vietnam. He received

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various awards for his many acts of service including the National 
Defense Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Small Arms 
Marksmanship Ribbon, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
  After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Martinez 
continued serving the American people as a police officer and was 
eventually promoted to Sergeant for the Laredo Police Department (LPD). 
He eventually retired after many years of service with the LPD and 
worked as a court security officer in Webb County and later in the Webb 
County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.
  Madam Speaker, it is important that we recognize our military and 
police officers and all those that bravely serve our country. Mr. 
Martinez is one example of the many men and women who have proudly 
served and protected others throughout their careers. He was admired 
and respected by many and his legacy lives on through his professional 
accomplishments and family.
  Mr. Martinez was a loving father and husband. He is survived by his 
wife Beva Rivera, their five children, twelve grandchildren and one 
great-granddaughter. His commitment to public service lives on through 
his two sons, Pat and Benito Martinez, who are officers for the Laredo 
Police Department.

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