[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16812]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE SERVICE OF SPC ADRIAN GARCIA

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                    HON. FRANCISCO ``QUICO'' CANSECO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2011

  Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Army SPC Adrian 
Garcia of El Paso, TX. SPC Garcia was only three weeks into his first 
deployment when he was attacked while on a routine patrol in Ramadi, 
Iraq in March 2007. SPC Garcia was manning the turret of an up-armored 
HUMMVEE when a Rocket Propelled Grenade attack shattered both of his 
legs. SPC Garcia's injuries were so severe that both of his legs 
required amputations above the knee, leaving him in a wheelchair.
  On November 11, 2011, Homes for Our Troops will provide Army SPC 
Adrian Garcia with a brand new home at no cost. SPC Garcia's new home 
will be specially adapted to accommodate his needs, allowing him to be 
more productive and independent. The work of Homes for Our Troops and 
the community of El Paso, Texas, is a great example of the appreciation 
we should show our brave men and women who have served our nation in 
uniform.
  I extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation to SPC Garcia 
for his sacrifice made while protecting our freedom. We owe our 
veterans a huge amount of gratitude--particularly those who have been 
injured while serving their Nation. As President Calvin Coolidge said, 
``The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.''

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