[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1016]
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 RECOGNIZING GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FOR ENLISTING TO SERVE OUR 
          COUNTRY AS MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

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                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of fifty-one 
high school seniors in Camden Country for their admirable decision to 
enlist in the United States Armed Forces.
  Of these fifty-one seniors, twenty one have joined the Marine Corps. 
They are Nicholas Iezzi, Ryan Bordi, Edwin Rivera, Alexander Bonilla, 
Alan Rivas, Michael Colman, Brandon Piazza, Skipper Schilling, Steven 
Serrno, Carlos Rivera, Alexander Benitez, Khiry Rowley, John Gibson, 
Danielle Gregg, Matt Falcone, Tim Anstotz, Ricky Chan, Kianya Eldridge, 
John Hines, Allison Wright and Andrew Cipolone.
  Thirteen have jointed the Army. They are Christopher Gunning, Sean 
Barger, Eric Martinez, Joshua Ryan, Daniel Buscio, Raven Minerva, Jamir 
Taylor, Christopher Robinson, Dominic Massimo, Derek Hoinkis, Aaron 
Brown, Stephen Gracia and Indeo Ragsdale.
  Six have joined the Navy. They are Taylor Cocuzza, Michael 
Papapietro, John Feldman, Reinaldo Pacheco, Redman Miles-Ruiz, and 
Shawn Daley.
  Five have joined the New Jersey Army National Guard. They are Matthew 
Krevetski, Valerie Kibler, Desmond Taylor, Luis Barats and Scott Arons.
  Four have joined the Air Force. They are Patrick Covaleski, Destern 
Winkler, Steven Deleon and Brian Jurek.
  Two have joined the New Jersey Air National Guard. They are Shaun 
Feuson and Francisco Moran.
  All of the fifty-one seniors will be recognized at the ``Our 
Community Salutes of South Jersey'' ceremony on the evening of June 
2nd, 2011.
  As June unfolds, these young men and women will celebrate graduation 
with their fellow classmates. While many of their peers will prepare to 
move onto college, vocational school and other endeavors, the 
aforementioned young men and women will enter a life of service to 
defend our Nation and its ideals.
  I would like to offer my personal thanks to these brave young men and 
women. They have chosen a commendable path of service to our Nation, 
and with excellent education and steady encouragement, they will be 
able to successfully meet any challenges they face in the field, and in 
life.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the remarkable dedication 
to our country these young adults have shown by their decision to 
enlist in our Armed Services. We owe all of our service members--past, 
present and future--our deepest gratitude; and we must never forget to 
recognize the courage and valor of those who choose to serve our Nation 
and who are committed to freedom.

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