[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 58 (Tuesday, May 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
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   CONGRATULATING ``TEAM WILSON'' OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL'S ORLANDO, 
                         FLORIDA CADET SQUADRON

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                              of florida-

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2011

  Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate ``Team Wilson'' of the Civil 
Air Patrol's Orlando, Florida Cadet Squadron for recently earning the 
Commander in Chief's trophy at the Air Force Association's 2011 
CyberPatriot National Championship.
  It was almost a year ago that ``Team Wilson'' began to lay the 
foundation for the success that I am pleased to recognize. In an era 
when our national security increasingly relies upon protecting vital 
networks, these young men are committed to acquiring the skills 
necessary to defend against a cyber threat. Over four hundred and fifty 
teams competed in the CyberPatriot III tournament for the opportunity 
to demonstrate their ability to patch and secure computer systems at 
the National Championship held this past February. I am pleased to 
acknowledge the achievement of ``Team Wilson,'' who held themselves to 
the highest standard of performance throughout several rounds of 
competition and brought home the Commander in Chief's trophy for First 
Place in the All Service Division.
  The members, coaches, parents and mentors of ``Team Wilson'' from the 
Orlando Civil Air Patrol have certainly earned our recognition. I thank 
coaches Nina Harding and 1stLt. Mark Strobridge for their steady 
guidance and dedication to the team's success. I also would like to 
acknowledge the contributions of Mr. Gary Palmer, whose mentorship and 
expertise provided ``Team Wilson'' with the tools to match their 
determination. However, much of the credit for this outstanding victory 
belongs with team members C/TSgt. Michael Hudson, C/MSgt. Evan Hamrick, 
C/SrA. Reid Ferguson, and C/SMSgt. Matt Allen. Team Captains C/SSgt. 
Isaac Harding and C/2ndLt. Shawn Wilson also deserve special 
recognition.
  Meeting the new global challenges of the 21st century is fast hinging 
upon the capability to protect our critical telecommunications and 
network infrastructure. I am encouraged when I learn that so many young 
people are participating in competitions like CyberPatriot III to 
prepare themselves to serve our Nation on the front lines of the cyber 
security effort.
  In conclusion, I wish all the best to the members of ``Team Wilson'' 
as they apply their technological competency and commendable work ethic 
to future pursuits.

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