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Occurrences in the Congressional Record

Entry Title Date
Recognizing The 65Th Infantry Regiment May 15, 2013
Bill Nelson, D-FL
"Mr President, today I wish to recognize and honor the achievements of the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the “Borinqueneers” for their contribution to the defense of our great Nation."
Census Bureau Economic Questionnaire April 25, 2013
Bill Posey, R-FL
"Mr. Speaker, I would also like to say I am pleased to be here today and joined by Resident Commissioner Pierluisi in support of a bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Puerto Rico’s 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers."
Awarding The Congressional Gold Medal To The 65Th Infantry Regiment April 25, 2013
Pedro Pierluisi, D-PR
"Mr. Speaker, today Congressman Bill Posey of Florida and I will introduce bipartisan legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, a famed U.S. Army unit know as the Borinqueneers composed almost entirely of soldiers from the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico that overcame discrimination and earned praise and respect for its comeback performance in the Korean war."
Commemorating The Heroism Of The U.S. Army’S 65Th Infantry Regiment Better Known As “The Borinqueneers” July 8, 2011
Bill Posey, R-FL
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to my colleagues’ attention the celebration taking place in Osceola County, Florida, later this month. More specifically, on July 24, 2011, the Committee Desfile Puertorriqueno de Osceola, Inc., has chosen to dedicate the First Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade to commemorate the heroism of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, better known as “The Borinqueneers.”"
Paying Tribute To The Documentary Film, “The Borinqueneers” October 10, 2007
Charles Rangel, D-NY
"Madam Speaker, I rise today in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month to introduce the documentary film “The Borinqueneers.” This compelling film chronicles the never-before-told story of the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit in United States Army history."

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