HONORING ABRAHAM SUAREZ

HONORING ABRAHAM SUAREZ

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E218] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ABRAHAM SUAREZ _____ HON. MICHAEL CLOUD of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 16, 2026 Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Abraham Z. Suarez, a World War II Veteran and Victoria Resident, as he celebrates his 100th birthday. His life reflects courage, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to family and country. Abraham was born on March 16, 1926, in Tynan, Texas, and grew up on a farm near Seguin, Texas. The son of a hardworking sharecropper, Abraham learned the values of dedication and perseverance. He attended a one- room schoolhouse, walking two miles each day with his siblings. Just weeks after turning 18, Abraham answered the call to serve our Nation during World War II. He was inducted into the Army Air Corps, and after training across the United States, he deployed to Okinawa. There, he served with the 1940th Ordnance Ammunition Company, helping distribute vital supplies to U.S. forces. For his service, he received the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. After the war, Abraham continued serving, first in Germany, then at Foster and Aloe Field Army Bases in Victoria, and later, Matagorda Island. During this time, he met his future wife, Josephine, at a movie theater in Victoria, and went on to build a loving family, raising ten children. His legacy continues on with 31 grandchildren, 71 great- grandchildren, and more than 30 great-great grandchildren. Today, we honor his extraordinary life and service, an example of the Texas spirit and the best of what the Coastal Bend has to offer. I wish a happy birthday to Mr. Suarez. ____________________