[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E549]
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              REMEMBERING MIDSHIPMAN MARISA LEEANN SANCHEZ

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart to honor the 
unexpected and tragic passing of an honorable young woman dedicated to 
her country.
  Midshipman Marisa LeeAnn Sanchez was a bright and talented student at 
the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. A native Hoosier, Marisa was a gifted 
high school athlete in volleyball, tennis, swimming, and basketball. 
Marisa also volunteered her time as a member of Student Council and the 
Athletic Council and Business Professionals of America.
  Marisa excelled academically, graduating 10th out of her class of 
over 300 students. In 2009, I nominated Marisa to the Merchant Marine 
Academy, and I was pleased when the Academy accepted her. It was with 
grave sadness that I learned of her recent passing.
  The tragedy of losing such a young and promising life is never easy. 
I give my most sincere condolences to Marisa's family: father, Jeffery 
McClane; mother, Lisa Robinson Sanchez; stepfather, Gilberto ``Gil'' 
Sanchez; stepmother, Heather McClane; three brothers, Joshua Caleb 
McClane, Milo Sheldon Sanchez, and Christopher Allan Anderson; two 
sisters, Morgan Anne Sanchez and Kate Argabright; paternal 
grandparents, Floyd and Jenny McClane; maternal grandparents, Randall 
and Gloria Robinson; paternal grandmother, Maria Sanchez; great-
grandmother, Eva Sellars; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. May 
they find comfort in the Old Book which tells us that ``Because of the 
Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never 
fail.''

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