[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 160 (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H4475-H4476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING ARMY COMBAT VETERAN KARI PADILLA

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Army combat veteran and medic 
Sergeant Kari Padilla.
  Sergeant Padilla honorably served our Nation from 2005 to 2013 with 
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in Iraq and Germany and helped establish a vital aviation field 
hospital supporting Middle East and Afghanistan deployments.
  Though no longer in uniform, she continues to serve, having been the 
community outreach coordinator for the Post 9/11 Veterans Corps the 
past 4 years. In this capacity, she increased Veterans Corps 
participation by 35 percent annually and their social media following 
by 4,000 percent. It is this level of dedication and excellence that 
exemplifies her concern for other servicemembers.
  More recently, Ms. Padilla was named president of the 9/11 Veterans 
Corps, a well-deserved recognition. I know she will do an amazing job 
in this capacity and build upon her past successes.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot thank her enough for her service, passion, and 
dedication. She continues to make the 15th District in our country a 
better place to live, work, and play.
  Kari, you represent the best our Nation has to offer and, today, I 
salute you for your many sacrifices.

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