Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor Emanuel "Trooper" Ledezma. a rising slar in San Antonio. Texas. Emanuel was bom in 1982 to two Mexican immigrants who came to our country to achieve the American Dream. Emanuel immediately took an inlerest in boxing. joining his brothers at the San Fernando Gym. Although Emanuel has been a dedicated boxer since the young age of 9. he realized the importance of education and service. graduating from Clark High School and enlisting in the United States Army in early 2002. Emanuel served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division while he was stationed in Fort Bragg.
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