[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING CADET COLONEL SEGGIE RAY McCLENDON III

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable Cadet Colonel Seggie Ray McClendon III, who is Jackson 
Public Schools' JROTC Cadet of the Year for 2013. The Wingfield High 
School senior had earned many JROTC and school awards and has received 
countless other awards on the local and state level. Cadet McClendon 
serves as Mr. Wingfield, Mr. JROTC, and as the Cadet Battalion 
Commander for the Falcon Battalion.
  Cadet McClendon has been accepted to attend several colleges and 
universities in Mississippi, including Jackson State University, Alcorn 
State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Valley 
State University, Hinds Community College, and Mississippi Gulf Coast 
Community College. His military goal is to receive an active duty 
commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.
  Cadet McClendon competed for this honor against the top cadets from 
each of the seven JPS high schools. The Cadet of the Year candidates 
were required to appear before an eight-person selection panel of 
District administrator, military officials, and business leaders.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Cadet 
Colonel Seggie Ray McClendon III.

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