{"database": "openregs", "table": "congressional_record", "rows": [["CREC-2026-02-20-pt1-PgE149", "2026-02-20", 119, 2, null, null, "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MAJOR GENERAL (RET.) FELIX A. SANTONI", "HOUSE", "EXTENSIONS", "HONORING", "E149", "E149", "[{\"name\": \"Pablo Jose Hernandez\", \"role\": \"speaking\"}]", null, "172 Cong. Rec. E149", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)]\n[Extensions of Remarks]\n[Page E149]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MAJOR GENERAL (RET.) FELIX A. SANTONI\n\n                                 ______\n\n                       HON. PABLO JOSE HERNANDEZ\n\n                             of puerto rico\n\n                    in the house of representatives\n\n                       Friday, February 20, 2026\n\n  Mr. HERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy\nof Major General (Ret.) Felix A. Santoni, whose passing marks the loss\nof a distinguished military leader and devoted public servant. His\ncareer and continued service reflect a deep and enduring commitment to\nthe United States, to Puerto Rico, and to the men and women who serve\nin uniform.\n  A native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Major General Santoni entered\nmilitary service in 1955 and served with distinction for decades across\nActive Duty, the National Guard, and the Army Reserve. Throughout his\ncareer, he held positions of significant responsibility, including\nCommander of U.S. Army Forces Puerto Rico and Chief for Mobilization\nand Reserve Affairs at U.S. Southern Command. In these roles, he worked\nto strengthen force readiness and to advance the full integration of\nPuerto Rican Soldiers into the Total Force.\n  Major General Santoni was widely respected as a tireless advocate for\nSoldiers and their families. He consistently emphasized the importance\nof ensuring access to the resources, facilities, and support necessary\nfor soldiers to successfully accomplish their mission.\n  Following his retirement from military service in 1995, Major General\nSantoni continued his lifelong commitment to public service as Senior\nCivilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Puerto Rico. In this\ncapacity, he strengthened civil-military partnerships.\n  Major General Santoni's life reflects the long and proud tradition of\nPuerto Rican service members who have strengthened the Armed Forces and\ndefended our Nation with distinction. I extend my deepest condolences\nto his family and loved ones and honor the memory of a soldier and\npublic servant whose life exemplified duty, integrity, and service to\ncountry. Major General Santoni's legacy of leadership, integrity, and\ndevotion to duty will endure for generations, reflecting the highest\nideals of military and public service.\n\n                          ____________________"]], "columns": ["granule_id", "date", "congress", "session", "volume", "issue", "title", "chamber", "granule_class", "sub_granule_class", "page_start", "page_end", "speakers", "bills", "citation", "full_text"], "primary_keys": ["granule_id"], "primary_key_values": ["CREC-2026-02-20-pt1-PgE149"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8014339255169034, "source": "Federal Register API & Regulations.gov API", "source_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/developers/api/v1", "license": "Public Domain (U.S. Government data)", "license_url": "https://www.regulations.gov/faq"}