[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 58 (Friday, May 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E816]
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  CONGRATULATING WILLIAM CLIFFORD ADAMS ON GRADUATING FROM THE UNITED 
                          STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a special tribute to an 
exceptional young man from Central Texas. I am happy to announce that 
William Clifford Adams will graduate with a degree in Political Science 
from the United States Naval Academy on May 26th, with the midshipmen 
class of 2006. He will go on to serve specializing in surface warfare 
in the U.S. Navy.
  As the highest ranking midshipman in his class, Cliff has 
demonstrated incredible leadership abilities and strength of character. 
This top ranking was based not only on his outstanding academic 
achievement, but also on his standing among his peers. He has led 
countless demonstrations and is clearly a respected student leader on 
campus.
  I have had the great pleasure of working with Cliff personally, and 
there could not be anyone more worthy of this prestigious honor. Cliff 
grew up in Goldthwaite, Texas, and has excelled in all of his academic 
and community activities. As an intern in my Congressional office in 
2003, I learned first-hand of Cliff's outstanding dedication to the 
community, his intelligence and tremendous wit. He is a remarkable 
young man who, without a doubt, will go on to become one of Texas' and 
America's great leaders.
  Mr. Speaker I ask you to join me today in recognizing William 
Clifford Adams on his remarkable achievement of graduating from the 
United States Naval Academy.

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