July 21, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 128 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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               CONGRATULATING MILITARY ACADEMY GRADUATES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
some great Americans. I am here to congratulate and thank a dozen brave 
men and women who have committed their lives to serving our country.
  Earlier this summer, 12 of my constituents and former constituents 
whom I am proud to have nominated for an appointment to our Nation's 
military academies have graduated.
  It has been an incredible honor to meet these dedicated young people 
over the years and to support them in their pursuit of an education. 
Those who choose to spend their lives protecting and defending the 
United States are the bravest this great Nation has to offer.
  Today, I would like to recognize each of the graduates whom I have 
previously nominated who completed their education at our Nation's 
military academies:
  Robert Bendik of State College, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy;
  Isaac Bengel of Erie, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy;
  Darren Keglovits of Coudersport, a graduate of the U.S. Naval 
Academy;
  Hannah Milliron of Duke Center, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy;
  Alexandra Treglia of State College, a graduate of the U.S. Naval 
Academy;
  Grayson Hill of North East, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy 
West Point;
  Sarah Henderson of Indiana, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy 
West Point;
  Sterling Pickett of Loganton, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force 
Academy;
  Bailey Ishler of State College, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force 
Academy;
  Emily Walbridge of Mill Hall, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force 
Academy;
  Karlee Xander of Corry, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy; and
  Thomas King of Port Matilda, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force 
Academy.
  These brave men and women have bright futures ahead of them, Mr. 
Speaker; and as they begin their careers in our Nation's Armed Forces, 
I know their hard work, their dedication, and their commitment will 
serve them well.
  I am incredibly grateful for their service, and I commend them for 
their bravery.
  This next chapter in life will present many challenges, but also many 
opportunities, and I am confident that these young people will rise to 
the occasion.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank these individuals for their 
service, and I wish them the very best of luck.

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