IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 73 
Honoring the service of Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, a native 
of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the second living recipient of the Medal 
of Honor since the Vietnam War. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 1, 2011 
Mr. LUJA´N (for himself, Mr. HEINRICH, and Mr. PEARCE) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the service of Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur 
Petry, a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the second 
living recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam 
War. 
Whereas Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry of the 
United States Army, a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico, 
was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama on 
July 12, 2011; 
Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest honor awarded 
to members of the Armed Forces for valor in combat; 
Whereas the official citation awarding the Medal of Honor to 
Sergeant First Class Petry states that then-Staff Ser-
geant Petry ‘‘distinguished himself by acts of gallantry 
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•HCON 73 IH 
and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond 
the call of duty in action with an armed enemy in the vi-
cinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, on May 26, 
2008’’; 
Whereas Sergeant First Class Petry joins an elite group of 
Medal of Honor recipients dating back to the Civil War; 
Whereas Sergeant First Class Petry has continued a long 
tradition of military service to the United States by New 
Mexicans, dating back to the defense of the Western 
United States during the Civil War, and followed by par-
ticipation in every major war fought by the United 
States; 
Whereas Sergeant First Class Petry is the second living re-
cipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War; 
Whereas Sergeant First Class Petry fought with bravery and, 
despite wounds to both of his legs, had the courage and 
quick thinking needed to save the lives of his fellow sol-
diers by throwing back an enemy grenade and losing his 
right hand when the grenade detonated shortly after he 
released it; 
Whereas the actions of Sergeant First Class Petry represent 
the highest values of the Army, the Rangers, and the 
United States; 
Whereas Sergeant First Class Petry has consistently dem-
onstrated humility and dedication to his fellow soldiers; 
Whereas Sergeant First Class Petry, who overcame a trou-
bled youth and found the strength to turn his life around 
and dedicate himself to serving the United States, is an 
example to all people who are struggling in the United 
States; and 
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Whereas the brave actions of Sergeant First Class Petry, as 
well as his modesty and selfless service, stand as the em-
bodiment of the best attributes of the people of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) honors the service and sacrifice of Sergeant 
First Class Leroy Arthur Petry of the United States 
Army and his family; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to recognize the valor, heroism, and dedication to 
the United States exhibited by Sergeant First Class 
Petry. 
Æ 
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