[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E28]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SERGEANT MAJOR SERGIO MARTINEZRUIZ RETIRES FROM THE UNITED STATES 
                              MARINE CORPS

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2020

  Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary 
service and career of Sergeant Major Sergio MartinezRuiz, who will 
retire from the Marine Corps on January 10, 2020 after a twenty-seven-
year career serving our nation.
  Sergeant Major Martinez enlisted in the Marine Corps in January 1993. 
Upon completion of both Marine Combat Training and Basic Engineer 
School, he was assigned to the 8th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB) as 
a combat engineer. During his time with 8th ESB he deployed numerous 
times in support of Joint Task Force (JTF)-6's counter drug operations. 
Sergeant Major Martinez has served as a Drill Instructor and Senior 
Drill Instructor, as well as an Assistant Marine Officer Instructor and 
Marine Officer Instructor. Over the course of his impressive career, 
Sergeant Major Martinez has deployed twice to Iraq in support of 
Operation Iraqi Freedom and once to Afghanistan in support of Operation 
Enduring Freedom, and his decorations include a Bronze Star Medal.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I offer Sergeant 
Major Sergio MartinezRuiz my sincere congratulations on his retirement. 
As a retired Marine myself, I know how difficult this change can be, 
but I am truly grateful to him for his outstanding service to our 
nation. Semper Fi.

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