[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENT EMILY BOYSON

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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 U.S. 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 Emily Boyson, a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 
Appointee. Emily is a graduate of Bishop Lynch High School where she 
was on the varsity swim team and partook in the breast stroke and 
individual medley. Emily was also a part of the National Honor Society 
as the parliamentarian, Mu Alpha Theta as treasurer, and the New 
Conservatory Dallas as a violinist. Emily was part of a prestigious 
mathematics program in high school and won several awards in school 
science fairs. She received the Star Student Award given to her by 
Bishop Lynch faculty, the Renaissance Program Award and the Dean of 
Students Letter of Recognition of Perfect Conduct. Emily wants to 
attend an Academy in order to mold herself into a strong, effective 
military leader capable of protecting America while fulfilling the 
mission of the military.

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