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Congressional Tribute to Captain Jose A. Fernandez-Paoli

Original title: HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF CAPTAIN JOSE A. FERNANDEZ-PAOLI, UNITED STATES ARMY (RET.)

Record date · May 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Representative Pablo Jose Hernandez delivered a formal tribute in the Congressional Record honoring the life and military service of the late Captain Jose A. Fernandez-Paoli. The record highlights his Vietnam War service, his Bronze Star award, and his upcoming inclusion on the 'In Memory' plaque at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Why it matters

This document serves as an official federal recognition of a veteran's service, marking the formal inclusion of Captain Fernandez-Paoli's name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 'In Memory' plaque on June 20, 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

The organization is responsible for the inscription of the veteran's name and the execution of the memorial ceremony.

Directly affected

Family of Jose A. Fernandez-Paoli

The family is the subject of the formal congressional recognition and the memorial tribute.

Key Facts

Captain Jose A. Fernandez-Paoli served as an Intelligence and Security Officer in the 541st Military Intelligence Detachment during the Vietnam War.
He was deployed to Xuan Loc, Vietnam, from September 1966 through February 1967.
He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service.
Captain Fernandez-Paoli passed away on June 16, 2024.

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His name will be inscribed on the 'In Memory' plaque at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on June 20, 2026.
He is one of 768 veterans being honored at the 2026 'In Memory' ceremony.
He held a law degree from the University of Puerto Rico and practiced law for nearly six decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'In Memory' plaque at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

It is a plaque located adjacent to The Wall on the National Mall that honors veterans whose deaths are linked to the lasting wounds of the Vietnam War.

When will Captain Fernandez-Paoli be honored at the memorial?

His name will be inscribed on the plaque during a ceremony on June 20, 2026.

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Connected Entities

University of Notre Dame, Jose A. Fernandez-Paoli, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and 4 more

OrganizationUniversity of Notre Dame“Alma mater of Captain Fernandez-Paoli.”Map →

PersonJose A. Fernandez-Paoli“Late U.S. Army Captain, Bronze Star recipient, and Vietnam War veteran.”Map →

OrganizationVietnam Veterans Memorial Fund“Organization responsible for the 'In Memory' plaque ceremony.”Map →

PersonPablo Jose Hernandez“Representative from Puerto Rico who entered the tribute into the Congressional R”Map →

OrganizationDelgado and Fernandez, LLC“Law firm where Captain Fernandez-Paoli served as Senior Counsel.”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of Puerto Rico School of Law“Law school attended by Captain Fernandez-Paoli.”Map →

OrganizationSacred Heart University“Institution where Captain Fernandez-Paoli served as Vice President of the Board ”Map →

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