[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1363]
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 HONORING JAMES AFRICANO FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES AIR 
                             FORCE ACADEMY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam 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 James 
Africano from Kennesaw, Georgia has received an appointment to the 
United States Air Force Academy. James attends Harrison High School, 
where he has a 3.5 Grade Point Average and serves as Senior Class Vice 
President. James is also a member of the Math Honors Society, the 
Integrity Team, and the Harrison High School robotics team. In addition 
to James's focus on academics, he has also remained very active in 
extracurricular activities. James is on Harrison's water polo, 
swimming, and martial arts teams, and is also very involved in the 
school's band program. In fact, he was ranked second in this year's 
State Marching Band Competition. Despite all of these commitments, 
James still finds time to be involved in community service activities, 
where he volunteers with the Atlanta Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and 
devotes time to restoring the trail at the Natchez Trace State Parkway. 
James Africano 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. Air Force Academy. I ask that my colleagues take this time to 
congratulate James as well as his parents, Thomas and Choi Africano, 
for his accomplishments. It is because of dedicated young people like 
James that America has the finest military in the world. Our nation is 
fortunate to have his service.

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