[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1930
                CELEBRATING JOE JUAREZ'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. CORREA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the 100th birthday of 
my constituent, World War II veteran, Joe Juarez, a member of the 
Greatest Generation.
  Joe was born in Fullerton, California. While growing up, his favorite 
sport was baseball.
  In 1942, Joe and his high school baseball team were on their way to 
the CIF championship game, but they never made it because Joe and his 
teammates were drafted and served in World War II.
  As a private first class, Joe fought in the Pacific and was awarded 
the Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. Joe 
spent 2\1/2\ years in the Pacific before returning home. Several of his 
teammates, including one of his brothers, never made it back.
  Joe and his wife, Novel, were married for 68 years and raised three 
children.
  Throughout his life, Joe has never forgotten his Band of Brothers who 
gave the ultimate sacrifice for this great country.
  Happy birthday, Joe. Happy birthday. You are a true American hero.

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