[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING ARCADIO SANTIAGO-RODRIGUEZ

  (Mr. HARIDOPOLOS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary service of Master Sergeant Arcadio Santiago-Rodriguez, a 
proud member of the Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the 
Borinqueneers.
  During the Korean war, then-Private First Class Santiago-Rodriguez 
displayed extraordinary heroism in the face of danger. When his squad 
leader was gravely wounded, he swiftly took command, rallying his 
fellow soldiers and leading them safely with unwavering courage and 
determination.
  Later, while evacuating a wounded comrade, he singlehandedly engaged 
five enemy soldiers, killing four and capturing a fifth, forcing that 
captured soldier to carry the wounded soldier to safety. For his 
heroism, he was awarded the Silver Star.
  At 101 years old, Master Sergeant Santiago-Rodriguez continues to 
inspire us.
  I join my predecessor, the Honorable Bill Posey, in honoring Mr. 
Rodriguez, and I hope that he will be recognized for his unwavering 
service to our Nation.

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