[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 3, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H9211-H9212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                         RECOGNIZING HOLLY VEGA

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)

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  Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Holly Vega, a 
resident of my district, who was recently named the 2019 Armed Forces 
Insurance Military Spouse of the Year.
  Military spouses are unsung heroes that are responsible for securing 
the homestead and supporting our servicemembers. And for Holly's 
husband, Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Javier Vega, she is a gift to 
their family and to their community.
  Holly has been recognized for her generosity, her passion, and her 
heart for philanthropy, and for empowering other military spouses 
through community service opportunities and volunteerism. Her own 
selfless service has extended to the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 
Military Hearts Matter, and the Girl Scouts.
  I am so grateful for the thousands of spouses like Holly whose 
sacrifices and stresses are sometimes overshadowed, but whose 
contributions to our national defense and our communities are 
priceless.
  I thank you, Holly, for your passion and your drive to give to those 
in need. You indeed are a gift to many, and I salute you.

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