Congressman FRANK TEJEDA was buried yesterday. a proud American whose family came from Mexico. He was only 51 years old. He earned the Silver Star. the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart fighting for his country in Vietnam. and he went on to serve Texas and America fighting for our future In this chamber. We are grateful for his service and honored to have his mother. Lillie TeJeda. with us tonight. Gary Locke. the newly elected Governor of Washington State. is our first ChineseAmerican Governor. the proud son of two of the millions of AsianAmerican Immigrants who have strengthened America with their hard work. family values. and good citizenship. Rev. Schuller.
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