[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17552]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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               HONORING THE CORPUS CHRISTI VETERANS BAND

  (Mr. FARENTHOLD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FARENTHOLD. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the Corpus 
Christi Veterans Band, under the direction of Ram Chavez, for being 
awarded Advocate of the Year by Corpus Christi Mayor's Committee for 
Veterans Affairs. The Corpus Christi Veterans Band performs all around 
the Coastal Bend to honor and pay tribute to America's military troops 
and veterans.
  The Corpus Christi Veterans Band has been performing for over 20 
years at various ceremonies, receptions, tributes, and funerals and has 
demonstrated sincere dedication to honoring south Texas veterans. Their 
flag ceremony is one of the most moving performances I have ever 
attended. The men and women of the band personally fund their group to 
inspire patriotism and remind Americans of the courage and sacrifices 
that our servicemen and -women make to keep this great Nation free.
  Their constant dedication and support of our veterans, our community, 
and our Nation is one that every American can learn from. I'm proud to 
represent such a fine group of American patriots, the Corpus Christi 
Veterans Band.

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