[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 87 (Thursday, June 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--RYAN MARTINEZ

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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 Ryan Martinez, a United States Naval Academy 
Appointee. Ryan is a graduate of Cistercian Preparatory School where he 
played football as a wide receiver and a free safety, ran cross 
country, participated in track, and played soccer earning a total of 
nine letters during his high school career. Ryan was actively involved 
in Student Council as the vice president, a member of the Third 
District Congressional Youth Advisory Council, earned the rank of Eagle 
Scout, and worked as a sports writer for his school's newspaper. He was 
selected to attend the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Leadership Seminar. 
Ryan realized there was no other university he would rather attend, and 
by attending a service academy he would not only be pushing his talents 
to their fullest potential, but he would also be using them for his 
ultimate goal of servicing others, and especially his remarkable 
country.

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