[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 213 (Thursday, December 9, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H7560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING VICTOR GARZA ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. CLOUD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Victor Garza and 
to wish him a happy 100th birthday.
  Victor Garza is a World War II veteran who is devoted to his family, 
his faith, and service to this country. He joined the United States 
Navy at the age of 22 and served in the Pacific theater during World 
War II.
  During his service, he worked as a heavy equipment operator in the 
Seabee construction battalion and was stationed in Japan where he 
assisted with efforts to free prisoners of war.
  After his service to his country, he devoted himself to his 
community, building homes and businesses across Victoria, Texas, and 
being an active member of the VFW and the CWV. He also devoted himself 
to his family, raising seven children with Amalia, his wife of 74 
years.
  Victor is a true hero and an example to all of us of what it means to 
be an American. I am proud to honor him today and hope he has a 
wonderful 100th birthday.

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