[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1144]
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   RECOGNIZING 2011 APPOINTEES TO THE UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2011

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my 2011 appointees to 
the United States Service Academies, an outstanding group of young 
Washingtonians who have a combination of academic and athletic prowess, 
dedication, and leadership, as they leave their families to embark on 
their new lives in service to the nation: William Westbrook Moore, 
Atticus Lee Sawatzki, William Guy Merkle, and James David Rice.
  William Westbrook Moore is my appointee to the United States Military 
Academy. He graduated from the Potomac School, where he was a varsity 
athlete and founder of the school's chess club. Atticus Lee Sawatzki 
departs for the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He is an alumnus 
of St. Anselm's Abby School, was a lifeguard for the D.C. Department of 
Parks and Recreation and is an active parishioner at St. Paul's 
Episcopal Church, K Street. William Guy Merkle, whom I have twice had 
the pleasure of nominating to the United States Air Force Academy, is 
an alumnus of St. Anselm's Abby School. Bill is a thespian, crack shot, 
and an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He 
returns to the Air Force Academy after completing his two year mission 
for his church in Japan. James David Rice leaves for the United States 
Naval Academy Prep School. He graduated from The Bullis School, where 
he was both a varsity athlete and an honors student.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking these young 
men in advance for their service, in wishing them success, and in 
offering them the hearty congratulations of the House of 
Representatives.

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