[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1058]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              HONORING THE SOCORRO HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC UNIT

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                         HON. RONALD D. COLEMAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 1995
  Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give special recognition to 
a group of students from my congressional district, the members of 
Socorro High School's Naval Junior ROTC unit.
  This unit has developed into one of the best NJROTC units in the 
country. It has placed first in area 11 in 3 of the last 4 years. The 
unit has also received the highest grade out of 360 high schools in the 
Nation. Under the able guidance and direction of Commander William J. 
Woodward, USN Ret., the cadets of our NJROTC unit have learned how to 
succeed in competitive situations and prevail in times of adversity.
  Mr. Speaker, I also want to recognize the tremendous support in the 
community of Socorro, TX for the unit. During one of the unit's 
ceremonial evaluations, numerous civic, fraternal, and military leaders 
were present as well as approximately 900 sixth through eighth graders 
from local elementary and middle schools. The facilities the unit uses 
are among the best in area 11. Classrooms, office and storage areas are 
spacious, well organized and very well maintained. It is very obvious 
that the cadets, school, and the community take a great deal of pride 
in the NJROTC program.
  I also ask my colleagues to pay tribute to Commander Woodward's 
assistants: Sgt. Major Robert D. Way, USMC Ret., and Chief Petty 
officer Oscar R. Martinez, USN Ret. Both these individuals have 
provided countless hours of support and guidance enhancing the 
aspirations of the cadets of the unit.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize the students, 
parents, teachers, and school administrators involved with the Socorro 
High School NJROTC unit. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting 
them and wishing them well in their future endeavors.


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