[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 161 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1271-E1272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMEMORATION OF THE PROMOTION OF FELIX GARCIA III TO NATIONAL 
          COMMANDER OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the election of 
Felix Garcia Ill as National Commander of the Military Order of the 
Purple Heart (MOPH).
  Serving in the Marine Corps, Felix was deployed to Iraq in August and 
November 2004 as part of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. While 
in Fallujah and Al Karmah, he was injured during search and destroy 
missions in Operations Iraq Freedom II and Phantom Fury.
  For his valiant service and sacrifice defending our great nation, 
Felix was awarded three

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Purple Hearts and a Navy/Marine Commendation Medal with Combat V. He 
medically retired to Texas with his wife Christina and their three 
children.
  In 2005, Felix joined MOPH Chapter 493 in Vista, California where he 
quickly rose through the ranks to become Senior Vice Commander. He went 
on to found MOPH Chapter 808 in Palm Coast, Florida, where he led its 
members in installing the Purple Heart Monument in Hero's Park.
  Felix moved to Texas in 2012, where he joined his current MOPH 
chapter, Chapter 723, and served as its commander for three terms of 
office. He grew the chapter by recruiting younger award recipients who 
served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  Felix was recently elected to become the new National Commander of 
the MOPH. I had the honor of working with him on my Veterans' Advisory 
Board, where he played an integral role.
  I am proud to see Felix ascend into his new position and I am 
confident the MOPH is in great hands. Congratulations to Felix and God 
bless all of our Purple Heart veterans.

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