[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 86 (Monday, June 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ADAM LEEMANS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 14, 2013

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Adam Leemans 
of Port Byron, Illinois on his recent achievement as valedictorian of 
his class at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
   Adam completed his course of study at West Point with an emphasis on 
mechanical engineering and earned a 4.2 grade-point average. He also 
attained nine post-graduate honors for both academic and athletic 
excellence. In addition to his classroom success, Adam was the captain 
of the West Point triathlon team for two years.
   After graduation, Adam will spend one month working at the Rock 
Island Arsenal, followed by one year working towards a master's degree 
in the United Kingdom. Following the completion of his studies he will 
report to Fort Leonard Wood for training and will eventually take over 
command of his own unit.
   Mr. Speaker, I want to applaud Adam for his momentous achievement. 
His parents, Bonnie and David, along with his community should be 
extremely proud of this fine young man, and I wish him luck with his 
future endeavors.

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