[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 87 (Thursday, June 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1122]
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           SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--CONNER WILLCOX

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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 Conner Willcox, a United States Merchant Marine 
Academy Appointee. Conner is a graduate from McKinney Boyd High School 
where he played football as a starting inside linebacker, lacrosse 
where he served as captain his senior year, and also participated in 
wrestling. Conner was actively involved in the National Honor Society, 
Peer Assistance and Leadership, Saint Gabriel Church Youth Group and as 
a lifeguard. Conner wants to attend an academy because of the structure 
and tradition of excellence offered. It is his dream to be a leader in 
the military in order to protect the country and preserve the liberties 
we all enjoy. Conner comes from a military family as his grandfather 
flew 136 missions in Southeast Asia including more than 100 over North 
Vietnam and his brother is a Cadet First Class at the U.S. Air Force 
Academy.

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