[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 136 (Friday, August 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MARTIN M. MEDELLIN

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 16, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Mr. 
Martin Morin Medellin. Martin passed away on July 24, 2019 at the age 
of 93. Martin was a distinguished WWII veteran and beloved member of 
the Madera, California community.
  Martin was born on January 30, 1926 in Texas. During his grade school 
years, his parents and their eight children moved to Madera, where they 
set deep roots in the community. Martin attended Howard Elementary 
School and left Madera High School before he could graduate to join the 
United States Army. Martin and his four brothers honorably served our 
country during World War II. During his service in the Army, Martin was 
deployed to France.
  Martin was awarded multiple medals for his honored military service, 
including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. 
Additionally, in 2014 Martin received an honorary high school diploma 
from Madera High School. Several of these medals were in recognition of 
his act of bravery on a French battle field that saved the lives of 283 
U.S. soldiers. Martin and his commander rescued soldiers who were 
pinned down by a German machine gun nest. Despite being shot through 
his shoulder and neck by a German sniper, Martin pushed on and was only 
treated later despite his injuries. After the conflict, Martin was 
promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
  Upon his return from military service, Martin settled in Madera and 
married the love of his life Madeline. Together they were the proud 
parents of two daughters and a son. Martin was very involved in local 
organizations and forged many lifelong friendships. Martin was a member 
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1981 of Madera and was a 
member of the distinguished Honor Guard for the post.
  Martin was preceded in death by his wife Madeline, his daughter 
Judie, and Grandson Kevin. He is survived by daughter Toni, son Reg, 
grandchildren Rob, Nina and Jamie, and great grandchildren Maddie, 
Tommy, Cheyanne, and Alyssa.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that I ask my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives to join me in paying tribute to honored 
veteran Martin Morin Medellin. His service to our country and community 
will not be forgotten.

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