[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 75 (Monday, June 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1005]
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           CENTRAL NEW JERSEY HONORS SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINEES

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 2002

  Mr. HOLT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 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, dedication, and 
excellence of America's youth.
  From a pool of over 50 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 that fourteen 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.
  Two young people from the area will be attending the United States 
Military Academy at West Point, New York. I would like to recognize 
Saddie Colon of Eatontown and Adrian Gennusa of Holmdel.
  Six young people from Central New Jersey will be attending the United 
States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. I would like to recognize 
Nicholas Abbate of Middletown, Jillian Danback of Eatontown, John 
Michel of Cranbury, John Rundy of Holmdel, Sheila Singer of Princeton, 
and Kristin Strizki of Flemington.
  Two young men from my district will be attending the United States 
Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado. I would like to 
recognize Kenneth Fenton of Oceanport and Matthew Vanderschuere of 
Princeton Junction.
  Two young men from Central New Jersey will be attending the United 
States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. I would like 
to recognize Timothy Cain of Marlboro and Graham Mergenthaler of Colts 
Neck.
  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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