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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE 2019 UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMY-BOUND STUDENTS
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HON. VAN TAYLOR
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, May 20, 2019
Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to come before my
colleagues today to recognize those young men and women from Texas'
Third Congressional District who have accepted an appointment to one of
our prestigious United States Service Academies.
The United States Services Academies have a long-standing tradition
of offering its students the highest caliber education and officer
military training in the world. Each of the individuals recognized
today began their journey of service by applying through their Member
of Congress or qualified source via a highly competitive process.
However, only a select few are found to meet the necessary standards
set forth by the Academies.
These outstanding students have proven they are the gold standard by
demonstrating their excellence in academics, athletics, and commitment
to their community both inside and outside of the classroom. I am
confident these young men and women will achieve great success while
further developing the qualities of leadership, honor, and self-
sacrifice as they prepare to lead our Nation's Armed Forces.
As one who has worn the uniform, I thank these young patriots for
their courage and commitment to our Nation. It is my privilege to
congratulate these leaders as they embark on a new mission of service
to America.
CLASS OF 2023 APPOINTMENTS
U.S. Air Force Academy: Hayden Archer, Frisco Liberty High
School; Allie Dyer, Plano East Senior High School; Andrew
Ferkany, Plano Senior High School *; Aidan Gardiner, Wylie
High School; Marcus Hill, U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory
School; Madison Martin, Texas Connections Academy; Jordan
Simmons, Greenhill School *; Conley Walters, U.S. Air Force
Academy; Jace Waters, Allen High School.
U.S. Naval Academy: Joseph Carter, Plano East High School;
Alexander Kramer, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School;
Morgan Krepp, Mercersburg Academy; Aidan Waits, U.S. Naval
Academy Preparatory School; Jaylen Walker, U.S. Naval Academy
Preparatory School.
U.S. Military Academy: Jonah Barton, U S. Military Academy
Preparatory School; Melic Belong, U.S. Military Academy
Preparatory School; Elijah Boyd, U.S. Military Academy
Preparatory School; Logan Brown, U.S. Military Academy
Preparatory School; Caleb Doyle, McKinney Christian Academy;
Eric Han, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School; Makenna
Kelty, McKinney Boyd High School; Samuel Kim, Frisco High
School; Jalen Morgan, Plano West Senior High School;
Christopher Sowinski, Allen High School; Parker Stevens,
Allen High School; Austin Widner, Liberty High School.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Mitchell Boone, McKinney
Christian Academy; Jonathan Greer, Allen High School; Paul
Han, Independence High School.
*Denotes acceptance to one of the academy preparatory
schools.
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