[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15661]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        REMEMBERING BOBBY PRICE

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring LT Bobby Price, who died this month in Chula Vista, CA. 
For many years, I had the pleasure and honor of working with this great 
champion of America's veterans.
  In fact, just 2 months ago, despite his grave illness, Bobby traveled 
to Washington, DC as the representative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
to meet with me regarding veterans' healthcare, homelessness, and job 
opportunities for our returning troops. As always, I was impressed by 
Bobby's knowledge and understanding of issues affecting our veterans 
and by his passionate commitment to work on their behalf.
  During more than 24 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy, Bobby was 
known for his diligence and determination to carry out any task. Later, 
he brought this same zeal and perseverance to his work as an advocate 
for veterans.
  No matter how hard Bobby worked, he always made time for his family. 
As his wife, Julia, wrote, ``Day after day he showed me, our children 
and grandchildren how much he cared for us by giving his time, 
compassion and generous spirit.''
  Bobby Price received many awards recognizing his remarkable 
dedication to veterans including the San Diego County Veteran of the 
Year award. He served as commander of all California Veterans of 
Foreign Wars posts and was active in other veterans organizations at 
the local, State, and national level. At the time of his death, he was 
president of the nonprofit Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation 
and had served on the charity's board for 6 years.
  On behalf of the people of California, who have benefitted so much 
from Bobby's life and work, I send my deepest gratitude and condolences 
to his wife, Julia; his sons, Paul Hoch, Russ Price, Marcus Bush, and 
Adam Price; his daughter, Adriana Bush; and his five grandchildren. 
Bobby Price will be truly missed by all who were touched by his energy, 
passion for service, and devotion to his fellow veterans.

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