[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 87 (Thursday, June 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--CORBIN PALMER

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 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 Corbin Palmer, a United States Air Force Academy 
Appointee. Corbin is a graduate of Centennial High School and attended 
the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Corbin was 
involved in club gymnastics, and actively participated in Preparatory 
School leadership and in his church as a Priest Quorum Secretary. 
Corbin aspires to follow gymnastics through college and eventually 
enter into a medical career through the Air Force as a surgeon. Corbin 
also plans to become a fighter pilot for the Air Force. He hopes to 
continue strengthening his leadership abilities and character, and be 
challenged not just physically but mentally in the United States Air 
Force Academy.

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