[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF CAROL ANN MARTINEZ

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2021

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Carol 
Ann Martinez, wife of Marine Corps Veteran SSGT Jose Martinez, and an 
avid volunteer to the American Legion Post 132. Carol passed away on 
January 29, 2021, during an emergency heart surgery.
  Carol was born on March 6, 1960, and raised in Santa Ana, CA. She was 
a graduate of Santa Ana High School and worked for the Santa Ana Police 
Department early on in her career.
  Being a proud military wife was a highlight for her. She was an 
Auxiliary member and was involved with the American Legion Post 132 
alongside her husband. She assisted with the children and youth 
activities for the post and district levels. As well as being a 
historian for the post, she took pictures and documented activities. 
Carol also started events such as the ``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans 
Dinner'' and the ``Welcome Home Korean War Veterans Dinner''.
  She assisted with a multitude of functions and fundraisers outside of 
the Legion as well like the Relay for Life. The Relay for Life was near 
and dear to her heart from losing so many family members to cancer.
  Carol was incredibly giving, and losing her to heart complications 
affected so many people. We will all love her, miss her and remember 
her every single day.
  She was laid to rest on February 22, 2021, at Riverside National 
Cemetery.
  She is survived by her husband, her daughter Jessica and her 
grandsons Aaron, Evan, Jayden and Roman.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Carol Ann 
Martinez. May her memory live on with her loved ones.

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