[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1099]
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             SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS AMBER LOWMAN

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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 Amber Lowman, a United States Naval Academy Appointee. 
Amber is a graduate of McKinney High School where she played volleyball 
as a right side hitter and a middle blocker and ran track and field 
participating in the long jump and triple jump. Amber was an active 
participant in her school's DECA club as their president, a member of 
Youth Leadership Board at Stonebridge United Methodist Church, and also 
a member of the McKinney High School Theatre Department taking a lead 
role in a musical. While balancing academics and extracurricular 
activities, Amber has also given much of her time to those in need 
serving as a volunteer for Special Olympics and the elderly at an 
assisted living center, and served as a camp counselor for those with 
special needs. Amber believes her readiness for adventure, leadership 
skills, and competitiveness will allow her to excel at a military 
academy. Her father is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and she 
looks forward to carrying on the tradition in Annapolis.

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