[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 57 (Thursday, March 31, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE VIETNAM ERA VETERANS

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                         HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 31, 2022

  Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to commemorate Vietnam veteran alumni from Bel Air High School who made 
the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
  On March 29, 2022, we commemorate the 49th anniversary of the last 
United States combat units leaving South Vietnam. Every year on this 
day, we observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day to honor the service 
that veterans made and gain a deeper understanding of their sacrifice. 
Additionally, the Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) 
students and staff at Bel Air High School spend countless hours 
learning about the war and work to find ways to honor the Vietnam 
veterans.
  I would like to recognize the Bel Air Vietnam veteran alumni who gave 
their life in honor of their service. The veterans who paid the 
ultimate sacrifice are:
  CPL Charles Peter Barnes, CPL Luis Carlos Borrego, SP4 Roberto 
Dominguez, SGT Bobby W. Jobe, SP4 Fred V. Jurado, PFC Daniel Leon 
Navarro, PFC James Wayne Parham, SPC4 Thomas Edward Ross, CPL Hugo H. 
Ulloa, CPT. James Robert Valtr.
  Our Vietnam veterans fought bravely for our country, and we are 
eternally grateful. Upon their return home, they continued their 
service in other capacities by continuing their military careers or 
reentering the workforce. Because of these veterans, America is a 
stronger nation for generations to come. I am also humbled to recognize 
the Bel Air High School JROTC cadets in their work to memorialize 
Vietnam veterans.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing our Vietnam 
veterans everywhere. We are forever grateful for their service.

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