[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
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                        HONORING ABRAHAM SUAREZ

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                           HON. MICHAEL CLOUD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2026

  Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Abraham Z. Suarez, 
a World War II Veteran and Victoria Resident, as he celebrates his 
100th birthday. His life reflects courage, sacrifice, and a deep 
commitment to family and country.
  Abraham was born on March 16, 1926, in Tynan, Texas, and grew up on a 
farm near Seguin, Texas. The son of a hardworking sharecropper, Abraham 
learned the values of dedication and perseverance. He attended a one-
room schoolhouse, walking two miles each day with his siblings.
  Just weeks after turning 18, Abraham answered the call to serve our 
Nation during World War II. He was inducted into the Army Air Corps, 
and after training across the United States, he deployed to Okinawa. 
There, he served with the 1940th Ordnance Ammunition Company, helping 
distribute vital supplies to U.S. forces. For his service, he received 
the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and 
a Good Conduct Medal.
  After the war, Abraham continued serving, first in Germany, then at 
Foster and Aloe Field Army Bases in Victoria, and later, Matagorda 
Island. During this time, he met his future wife, Josephine, at a movie 
theater in Victoria, and went on to build a loving family, raising ten 
children. His legacy continues on with 31 grandchildren, 71 great-
grandchildren, and more than 30 great-great grandchildren. Today, we 
honor his extraordinary life and service, an example of the Texas 
spirit and the best of what the Coastal Bend has to offer. I wish a 
happy birthday to Mr. Suarez.

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