[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
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                              RACHEL DUNN

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, today I want to congratulate Rachel Dunn on her 
recent offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy at 
West Point. Rachel sought a nomination to West Point through my office, 
competing with a group of highly qualified applicants. Rachel was 
selected for a nomination and West Point has offered her an appointment 
to their celebrated institution. I am proud to have given her a 
Congressional nomination.
  Rachel is currently a senior at Humble High School in Humble, Texas. 
She possesses many qualities that will make her an excellent cadet at 
West Point, and an excellent officer in the United States Army. She has 
shown an unwavering sense of dedication to long-term goals, as she has 
played on the Humble Lady Wildcats volleyball team for her full four 
year career at Humble High. Rachel's hard work paid off during her 
senior year when her teammates voted her captain of the team. She has 
earned various awards: Volleyball JV Squad MVP in 2003, Offensive 
Player of the Year in 2004 and 1st Team All-District in 2004.
  Not only has Rachel excelled in the sports arena, she also has 
excelled in the classroom. She has a 4.9 GPA on a 5.0 scale and was 
ranked 27th in a class of 887. She acted courageously to save someone's 
life, showing tremendous fortitude under intense pressure.
  In addition Rachel interviewed with poise and intelligence with my 
Service Academy Nomination Board. The Board recommended her to me 
without hesitation.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe Rachel is a fine Texan who will serve her 
country with distinction and I wish her good fortune in this new 
chapter of her life.

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