[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 107 (Thursday, June 23, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5834]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF JESUS RODRIGUEZ

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
California (Mrs. Kim) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of 
Jesus Rodriguez, a La Habra resident, a dear friend, a community 
leader, a Korean war veteran, and a Silver Star recipient who recently 
lost his fight against cancer.
  He joined the Army after dropping out of his junior year of high 
school, deploying to Okinawa and then to the Korean war. At age 19, he 
was discharged as a corporal and came back home to begin and raise his 
family. Jesus moved up the ranks from janitor to plant manager and 
worked really hard.
  Throughout his entire life, however, he never forgot his time in war, 
and neither did his 29th Infantry Regiment. After sharing his story at 
a reunion, Jesus accepted every invitation to speak to area veteran 
groups, ROTC units, and the local Korean community.
  Although Jesus is no longer with us, I know his story and his 
sacrifice will live on and inspire others.

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