[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--JEFFREY HERRERA

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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 Jeffrey Herrera, a United States Air Force Academy 
Appointee. Jeff is a graduate of Wylie High School where he ran junior 
varsity cross country as well as participated in junior varsity track 
and field. He served as the National Honor Society president and was a 
Hispanic National Merit Scholar. Jeff was also part of the Air Force 
Junior ROTC and served as the Deputy Group Commander. Jeff chose to 
apply to the Air Force Academy because he wanted to receive the 
exemplary service academy education and experience. Since the beginning 
of his involvement in his junior ROTC program, he had developed a deep 
and strong interest in serving his country and becoming an officer in 
the United States Military. Jeff stated in an essay, ``Nothing would 
please me more than to give back to my country while leading the future 
servicemen, servicewomen and protectors of this country.''

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