[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE NUGENT FAMILY OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FL

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Rich and Wendy Nugent and their three sons, Ryan, Kyle, and Casey. The 
Nugent family is being honored by the Disabled American Veterans of 
Brooksville, Florida for their outstanding service and commitment to 
the military.
  Rich and Wendy Nugent moved from Chicago to Hernando County, Florida 
in 1984. After receiving their respective degrees in public 
administration and education, rich joined the police force and Wendy 
joined the Hernando County school system. Both immediately excelled in 
their careers, yet remained dedicated to their sons' activites and 
their family values. Rich and Wendy have continued to be very involved 
in their sons' lives. All parents understand the difficutly in 
balancing time between work and family and greatly respect and admire 
Rich and Wendy for their active commitment and devotion to raising 
their children.
  In 2004, Rich and Wendy's oldest son, Ryan, 25, graduated from West 
Point Army Academy with a degree in Information Systems Engineering. He 
has since returned from his service in Korea where he served in the 4th 
Brigade, 73rd Cavalry, and 82nd Airborne. After earning rank as 1st 
Lieutenant at pre-Ranger school in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Ryan is 
currently a lieutenant in the Army taking Ranger courses.
  Kyle, 19, graduated from Springstead High School in 2005 with a four-
year Army ROTC scholarship to the University of Tampa, where he is 
currently a sophomore studying Criminology. Having served as commander 
of the Civil Air Patrol and Chief of Operations for the Air Force ROTC, 
Kyle has decided to continue his involvement with the military in 
Tampa. Kyle was also the former captain of Springstead's swim and track 
team, and was named Athlete of the Year prior to his graduation. Kyle's 
success in athletics has led him to an esteemed position as the 
coxswain on the four-man and eight-man rowing team at the University of 
Tampa.
  In 2006, Casey, 18, also graduated from Springstead High School where 
he served as commander of the Color Guard of the Air Force ROTC and 
Corps Commander. Following in both of his brothers' footsteps, Casey 
was captain of Springstead's swim team and active in the Civil Air 
Patrol. He entered West Point Academy on June, 26 and I am very proud 
and honored to have sponsored his nomination.
  With their excellent guidance and active involvement in Ryan, Kyle, 
and Casey's lives, Rich and Wendy Nugent have raised three very well-
rounded and mature young men. In today's society, it is a joy to see a 
family dedicated to such high family values and committed to serving 
their country.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor the Nugents, as they truly 
exemplify what our Nation stands for. Rich and Wendy are admirable 
parents who deserve recognition for demonstrating the importance of 
American values and service. Ryan, Kyle, and Casey have become 
extraordinary young men who are proud and eager to ``be all they can 
be.'' I would like to thank the Nugents for their exceptional 
dedication to the United States, and I wish Ryan, Kyle, and Casey the 
best of luck in their future endeavors. I know they will succeed on 
whatever path they wish to embark upon.

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