[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 61 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E592]
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 HONORING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FLORIDA'S PALM BEACHES AND TREASURE 
   COAST FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS DECISION TO JOIN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES

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                          HON. PATRICK MURPHY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 20 high 
school seniors from the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches of Florida for 
their commendable decision to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces following 
their graduation this year. Of these 20 enlistees, 8 are Army 
enlistees, 4 are Navy enlistees, 4 are National Guard enlistees, 2 are 
Air Force enlistees, 1 is a Coast Guard enlistee, and 1 is a Marine 
Corps enlistee. These young men and women have displayed an unmatched 
sense of bravery and courage in their commitment to defend and protect 
our Nation. Thus, it is important they know that they have the full 
support of the U.S. House of Representatives, their communities, and 
the American people. It is the dedication of these individuals which 
reminds us who we are as a people, and that though diverse problems may 
lie ahead, the United States remains a shining example of freedom, 
strength, and perseverance on the world stage.
  The service of these young men and women must not go unrecognized, 
and so I want to personally thank these twenty local graduating seniors 
for their selflessness and commitment to our Nation by naming them here 
today: Oneil Daley, Antonio Allen Jr., Juan Machua, Mario Esquilin, 
Henry Thomas, Dion Yu, David Colton, Corbett Pervenecki, Matthew 
Connelly, Laquann Pitts, Corey Boyce, Jose Ruiz, Kristi McMillion, 
Selena Harrison, Ty Torres, David Tarrant-Schneiderman, Angela 
Fernandez, Tristan Sperling, Andrew Williams, and Tyler Stewart.
  All will be recognized on May 8 at the Our Community Salutes event in 
Boca Raton.
  Mr. Speaker, we owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of them 
and to all who defend our freedom by serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 
That spirit of service and sacrifice is something we all can be proud 
of. For this very reason, it is my honor to recognize these young 
leaders here today.

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