Specialist Eric Ramirez Post Office

SPECIALIST ERIC RAMIREZ POST OFFICE -- (House of Representatives - September 28, 2004)

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Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Committee on Government Reform, I am pleased to join my colleague in consideration of H.R. 5027, legislation naming the U.S. postal facility in Mascotte, Florida, after Eric Ramirez.

This measure, which was unanimously reported by our committee on September 15, 2004, was introduced by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite) on September 8, 2004. H.R. 5027 enjoys the support and cosponsorship of the entire Florida delegation.

Eric Ulysses Ramirez was born and raised in Florida. He was a graduate of Mount Dora High School in Mount Dora, Florida. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, served in the National Guard, and was working as a sheriff's deputy in San Diego, California, when his unit was activated. Specialist Ramirez was deployed to Iraq in February 2003.

Sadly, Specialist Ramirez was killed when his unit was attacked. He died on February 12, 2004. He left behind a wife, Tracy; daughter, Isis; and son, Chase.

Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague for seeking to honor the sacrifice, the diligence and the giving of himself of Eric Ramirez, and I urge passage of this legislation.

Mr. Speaker, at this time, I have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.