[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7995]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SERGEANT ALEX JIMENEZ

  (Ms. TSONGAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service and 
sacrifice of Sergeant Alex Jimenez and to express my continued support 
for Alex's family during this most difficult time.
  On May 12, 2007, Sergeant Jimenez and Private First Class Byron 
Fouty, members of the 10th Mountain Division, were ambushed south of 
Baghdad. There has been no information regarding their whereabouts 
since that time.
  On June 27, the United States Army changed Sergeant Jimenez's status 
from duty status whereabouts unknown to missing or captured. We may not 
know where Alex is, but he is never far from our thoughts.
  Family members like Alex's father, Andy, or his wife, Yaderlin, have 
weathered agonizing uncertainty while demonstrating support for their 
loved one's service to our country. We owe them a debt of gratitude.
  The community in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been extremely 
supportive. A POW ride will take place this weekend in honor of 
Sergeant Jimenez and in support of his family.
  The Jimenez and Fouty families are not alone as we all pray for the 
safe return of Alex and Byron.
  Sergeant Jimenez put his life in danger for our country. We cannot 
leave him or any other behind. I support legislation to create a select 
committee on POW/MIA affairs to help these families learn the 
whereabouts of their loved ones.

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