[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 117 (Friday, July 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H6666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF VINCENT RANGEL

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of 
the life of a friend and an outstanding Chicagoan, Vincent ``Vince'' 
Rangel.
  Vince was an immigrant from Mexico who proudly chose to serve his 
country during the Vietnam war as a member of the U.S. Army, 
accumulating a long list of decorations, including a Purple Heart, a 
Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and many more.
  Vince later served in numerous veterans' organizations in Illinois, 
becoming a leading advocate for enhanced behavioral health services for 
veterans.
  His service to our community included his work in support of small 
business as president of the Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce of 
Illinois and as board member of the U.S.-Hispanic Chamber.
  Vince never forgot his roots, serving as president of the Mexican 
Civic Society of Illinois, helping to promote Mexican history and 
culture.
  My wife, Evelyn, and I send his daughters, Veronica and Jennifer, and 
his beloved grandchildren, Juan Diego and Victoria, our most sincere 
condolences.

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