[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 87 (Thursday, June 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1118]
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           SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--KIOUMARS REZAIE

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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 Kioumars Rezaie, a United States Merchant Marine 
Academy Appointee. Kioumars is a graduate of Plano West Senior High 
School where he played football, as well as soccer and served as the 
team captain. Simultaneously, Kioumars played select soccer and served 
as his team's captain. Kioumars was actively involved as a member of 
the Third District Congressional Youth Advisory Board, a JROTC 
commander, and the National Honor Society. He was also part of the 
American Legion Texas Boys State where he was a state delegate and was 
active at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in the Seven Loaves Food 
Pantry. Kioumars believes that the service academies require young men 
and women to have honor, courage, and commitment and looks forward to 
grooming those traits.

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