[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF MERIT STUDENTS

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2009

  Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of 26 
distinguished high school students from Florida's Fifteenth District. I 
was proud to award the Congressional Medal of Merit to these students 
during a ceremony at the Brevard County Government Complex on June 1, 
2009.
  These graduating seniors were nominated by their schools for the 
Congressional Medal of Merit. To be nominated, each student 
demonstrated exemplary citizenship and academic excellence throughout 
their high school careers.
  These young men and women have demonstrated an outstanding sense of 
service to their peers, schools and communities. Honoring their 
achievements with the Congressional Medal of Merit is a privilege and I 
congratulate each of them along with their parents, family, teachers 
and community. Together, this group of students represents the best and 
brightest America has to offer:
  Brevard County: James Brandenburg, Cocoa High School; Lance Freeberg, 
Viera High School; Charlene Gracia, Florida Air Academy; Michelle 
Grubka, Melbourne High School; George Holstein Ill, Community Christian 
School; Ashley Lipscomb, Rockledge High School; Bryan Maxwell, Holy 
Trinity Episcopal Academy; Aaron Mayer, Merritt Island High School; 
Lindsay Miller, Palm Bay High School; Jared Mushell, Eau Gallie High 
School; Bao-Uyen Nguyen, Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School; Katherine 
Nickerson, West Shore Jr./Sr. High School; Erica Robes, Merritt Island 
Christian High School; Trever Steele, Brevard Christian School; Harry 
Tuazon, Bayside High School; Noel Turner, Satellite High School.
  Indian River County: Margaret Cancelosi, Saint Edward's School; Kyrie 
Carlson, Indian River Charter High School; Tim Martinelli, Sebastian 
River High School; Sarah Sarnoski, Vero Beach High School.
  Osceola County: Jarrett Lane, Osceola High School; Priscila Quito, 
Gateway High School; Antinia Taylor, New Dimensions High School; Roy 
Tyson, Harmony High School; Joseph Williams, St. Cloud High School.
  Polk County: Nichole Periquito, Ridge Community High School.

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