[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 69 (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
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    RECOGNITION OF FIFTY-EIGHT SOUTH JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FOR 
             ENLISTING IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES

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                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2012

  Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 58 high 
school seniors in South Jersey for their admirable decision to enlist 
in the United States Armed Forces. Of these 48 seniors, 13 have joined 
the Marine Corps; their names are Dominigo Parson, Kyle Hohwald, Angel 
Gomez, Andrew Galiano, Blase Salvatore, Cody Quick, Joshua Molinas, 
Jacob Presley, Hector Rivera, Anthony Pimpinello Jr., Giovanni 
Figueroa, Joseph Fabrizio, and Vincent Settineri II. Nine have joined 
the Army; their names are Dakota Beck, Brian Esposito, John Sabatino, 
Alan Ngyen, Kierra Law, Darryn Henwood, Ryan Madden, Kevin Roberts and 
Tony Ta. Ten have joined the Air Force; their names are Dane Urgo, 
Marvin Smith, Addison Steiger, Daniel Flowers, Rebecca Freedman, Alex 
Belii, Carlos Restrepo, Gabrille Swift, Matthew Vitalone, and Taylor 
Dockery. Four have joined the Navy; their names are John Weiser, 
Matthew Kapp, Craig Smith and Derek Smith. Twelve have joined the New 
Jersey Army National Guard; their names are Ronald Chin, Wyatt Cooper, 
Tyrell Powell, Daniel Szovati, Aleshia Morales, Tucker Patten, Jimmy 
Rodriguez, Yaritza Victor, Michael Murphy, Christian Shinkowitz, Andrew 
Krevetski and Jonathan Kellum. All of the 46 seniors will be recognized 
at the ``Our Community Salutes of South Jersey'' ceremony to be held 
during the evening of May 30.
  As this month begins many of these young men and women will be 
celebrating their graduation with their fellow classmates. During that 
time their classmates will be preparing to move onto college or 
vocational school life, as these men and women begin their training in 
the armed services, beginning a life of service and sacrifice, all in 
the efforts of defending our nation and its ideals.
  These young men and women now embark on a new chapter in their lives 
surrounded by the uncertainties of the world around them. But they 
should be eased by the knowledge that they are going to receive the 
best training available to our Armed Forces as well as the unwavering 
support of this chamber and the American people as they meet the 
challenges they may face in defense of our nation.
  I would like to offer my personal thanks to these brave young men and 
women. Their sacrifices are the reason why I have the privilege of 
addressing you in this great chamber of the House of Representatives. 
The freedom to debate the issues confronting our nation is greatly 
provided by the sacrifices that these new Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and 
Marines, along with those who came before them, have fought hard to 
defend.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the remarkable dedication 
to our country that these young adults have demonstrated by enlisting 
in the Armed Forces. May we never forget to recognize all those who 
serve our nation and the courage they have shown volunteering to risk 
their lives in defense of our freedoms. All Americans owe them, as well 
as all those who are currently and who have in the past served our 
country, a deep debt of gratitude.

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