[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 18, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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       HONORING THE MEMORY OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS BARRETO-ORTIZ

  (Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor 
Sergeant First Class Elis Barreto Ortiz, fallen in Afghanistan on 
September 5.
  When Sergeant Barreto enlisted 10 years ago, he followed the 
tradition of many Puerto Ricans, including his father, in answering the 
call to defend America.
  He served with distinction, earning many awards and the praise of his 
comrades. Now he joins those who also made the ultimate sacrifice for 
freedom.
  The people of Puerto Rico share the pain that fills this hero's 
family in his small hometown of Morovis and his unit's base at Fort 
Bragg.
  Nothing can fill the void for his parents or his wife and children, 
but we must resolve that his sacrifice will be remembered and honored, 
and his memory will always endure.
  May you rest in peace, Sergeant Barreto, a hero and a proud Puerto 
Rican.

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