[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1025-E1026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES ITS SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2001

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize today a group of very 
special young men and women from Central New Jersey. One of the most 
important duties of a Member of Congress, as well as one of the most 
enjoyable, is nominating students to the United States service 
academies. In an age when media portrayals of young people are 
increasingly negative, getting to know students through the nomination 
process is an important reminder of the patriotism, sense of purpose, 
dedication to service and excellence of America's youth.
  From a pool of over 40 students from my district who went through the 
rigorous and time-consuming process of applying for a Congressional 
nomination, I am very proud to say

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that twelve young women and men from Central New Jersey will be 
enrolling in America's service academies this year. They are the very 
best of an exceptional group, and I was proud to nominate them.
  Five young men from the area will be attending the United States 
Military Academy at West Point, New York, to be commissioned as 
officers in the United States Army. I would like to recognize Kenneth 
Elgort of Montgomery, Ivan Eno of Interlaken, Chris Larsen of 
Princeton, Eric Schlieber of Raritan, and Balint Simsik of Ringoes.
  Four young people from Central New Jersey will be attending the 
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, to be commissioned 
as officers in the United States Navy. I would like to recognize Brant 
DeBoer of Monroe, Brandis Kemp of Pittstown, Brian Richards of 
Sergeantsville, and Joshua Wort of Tewksbury.
  One young man from my district will be attending the United States 
Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, to be commissioned as 
an officer in the United States Air Force. I would like to recognize 
Bryan Kelly of South Brunswick.
  Two young women from Central New Jersey will be attending the United 
States Merchant Marine Academy. I would like to recognize Lindsay 
Elgart of Middletown and Victoria Millar of Princeton.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope the House joins me in noting the accomplishments 
of these young men and women, and in wishing them the best of luck at 
the service academies and in their careers.

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