[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5860]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        MOURNING THE LOSS OF ERIC FAGAN AND HONORING HIS LEGACY

  (Ms. De LA CRUZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. De LA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, as we honor our veterans, I rise to 
mourn the loss of Eric Fagan, a marine, a community beacon, and a 
mental health advocate from south Texas.
  On October 25, the light of his presence was tragically extinguished, 
and the shock waves of his passing have been felt throughout my 
community. His absence is a reminder of the invisible battles our 
veterans face.
  Eric's life was a testament to service and resilience. Let us honor 
his memory by better addressing the silent crisis of veteran suicide 
and ensuring those who serve have the care they deserve.
  I want Eric's family to know that his legacy inspires us to care for 
every veteran. May God bless Eric Fagan, his family, and the country he 
loved.
  Semper fi.

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