[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E573]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF BASIC HIGH SCHOOL'S MARINE CORPS JROTC PROGRAM AND 
                              PARTICIPANTS

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions of a 
special group of high school students in Henderson, NV, the members of 
Basic High School's Marine Corps JROTC
  Basic's JROTC unit was activated in 1977 and is one of over 200 plus 
units sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. Basic's MCJROTC has 
been designated as a ``Naval Honor School'' 14 times and has received 
State and national recognition and honors. The senior marine instructor 
and marine instructors are retired marines with over 80 years of 
combined military service and 30 years at Basic High School.
  The mission of the MCJROTC is to develop young leaders and 
responsible citizens with respect for constituted authority, to help 
individuals strengthen character and form habits of self-discipline, 
and to learn the importance of national security in a democratic 
society. Students that participate in the MCJROTC program at Basic 
learn self-discipline, self-confidence, personal responsibility and 
build their character.
  Basic's MCJROTC students participated in the Western United States 
National Drill Meet on April 1, 2006 and were deemed the overall winner 
for the West Coast. Other awards earned included: first place in Armed 
Inspection, second place in Unarmed Inspection, first place in 4 Person 
Unarmed, fifth place for 4 Person Unarmed, third place in Unarmed 
Inspection, second place for Color Guard Regulation, first place for 4 
Person Armed, first place in Unarmed Exhibition, second place in Color 
Guard Regulation, fourth place for 4 Person Armed, second place for 
Armed Inspection, third place for Unarmed Exhibition, fourth place for 
Color Guard Inspection, Outstanding Unarmed Commander Cadet.
  Basic's MCJROTC students have won this prestigious championship twice 
in the last 4 years. Their commitment to this important program and 
devotion to excellence has helped them achieve these high honors, and I 
am proud to recognize them today for their accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I salute the MCJROTC 
students at Basic High School.

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