[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS BRIANNA BURNSTAD

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2011

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
extraordinary group of young men and women who have been chosen as 
future leaders in our armed forces by the prestigious United States 
service academies. It is a privilege to send such a fine group from the 
Third District of Texas to pursue a world-class education and serve our 
Nation.
  As we keep them and their families in our prayers, may we never 
forget the sacrifices they are preparing to make while defending our 
freedoms all across the globe. I am so proud of each one. God bless 
them and God bless America.
  Today I salute Brianna Burnstad, a United States Military Academy 
Appointee. Brianna is a graduate of Plano Senior High School where she 
played volleyball, while simultaneously participating on a club 
volleyball team serving as the team captain. Brianna served as a member 
of student congress, the National Honor Society, and Third District 
Congressional Youth Advisory Committee. She was also active in her 
church as a confirmation teacher, youth choir representative, and took 
part in mission trips. Brianna wants to attend the United States 
Military Academy following in the footsteps of three generations of her 
family because she wants to pursue a career in the Army and wants to 
dedicate herself to something larger than herself. Brianna is not only 
impressed that West Point challenges its students academically, but 
also emphasizes the importance of physical and leadership training.

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