[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13830]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING COLONEL ROBERT JOSEPH MODRZEJEWSKI AND COLONEL JAY VARGAS

  (Mr. PETERS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to honor the heroic 
efforts in Vietnam of two veterans of the United States Marine Corps 
who today call San Diego their home: Colonel Robert Joseph Modrzejewski 
and Colonel Jay Vargas.
  Colonel Modrzejewski was the commanding officer of Company K and was 
awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in action in 
Vietnam. Though wounded, he refused to allow his men to be overrun 
during an attack on a well-fortified enemy in a superior position. 
Though they sustained many casualties, Colonel Modrzejewski and his men 
were successful in repelling the enemy.
  Colonel Vargas served as commanding officer of Company G and was 
awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism in action. 
Although wounded, Colonel Vargas led his men in an emboldened attack on 
heavily defended enemy forces. On the second day, Colonel Vargas saw 
his battalion commander go down and, after advancing to his position, 
carried him to safety.
  For their unparalleled heroism and gallantry in action, exemplifying 
the spirit of the Marine Corps, I'm proud to honor and remember the 
actions of Colonel Modrzejewski and Colonel Vargas.

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