[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1352]
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    HONORING ANDREW NEAULT FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES 
                        MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
young man from Georgia's 11th Congressional District who has 
distinguished himself as an excellent student and leader and has 
committed to serving his country. I am proud to announce that Andrew 
Neault from Kennesaw, Georgia has received an appointment to the United 
States Merchant Marine Academy.
  Andrew attends Paulding County High School where he has a 3.7 Grade 
Point Average and is a member of the BETA Club. Andrew has been very 
active with the JROTC where he has excelled as a State Champion JROTC 
raider. He also served as the Athletic Director and Chief Petty Officer 
for the Navy Delayed Entry Program.
  In addition to Andrew's focus on academics and military preparation, 
he has remained very active in extracurricular activities. Andrew is on 
Paulding's football and wrestling teams and is a four-time nominee for 
the ``People to People'' student ambassador program. He is also very 
involved in community service, having volunteered at the Sunbelt 
Christian Youth Ranch in Mississippi, Thanksgiving for the Homeless, 
Thanksgiving for Youth Penitentiary, and Operation North Pole.
  Andrew Neault is an incredibly well-rounded young man, and I am 
honored to have the privilege to nominate him for an appointment to the 
U.S. Naval Academy. I ask that my colleagues take this time to 
congratulate Andrew as well as his parents, Raymond and Lynette Neault, 
for his accomplishments. It is because of dedicated young people like 
Andrew that America has the finest military in the world. Our nation is 
fortunate to have his service.

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