[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 78 (Thursday, May 22, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E813-E814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING R.L. TURNER HIGH SCHOOL'S NAVY ROTC FOR THE 
                        DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2014

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate R.L. Turner 
High School's Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) 
program, in Carrollton, Texas, for being recognized with the 
Distinguished Unit Award based on performance and service during the 
2013-2014 school year.
  The NJROTC Distinguished Unit designation is awarded annually to 
schools whose program ranks in the top 30 percent of units throughout 
the United States, Europe, and Asia. Competing units are ranked 
according to the degree of excellence attained in administration, 
military proficiency, and host school support. Accordingly, R.L. Turner 
High School and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School 
District have contributed to the strong support and development of the 
NJROTC program
  R.L. Turner High School's NJROTC is a citizen leadership program 
designed to develop informed and responsible young men and women who 
embody honor, integrity, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority in 
a democratic society.
  In addition to achieving numerous accolades, the R.L. Turner's NJROTC 
program, under the leadership of Lieutenant Martin Caro, U.S. Navy 
(Ret.) and Master Chief Martin Wesley, U. S. Navy (Ret.), is actively 
involved in service programs throughout the local community. The cadets 
volunteer for various color guard events, Veterans Day events, and 
parades. In addition, the NJROTC participates in the March of Dimes, 
Toys for Tots, and the Dallas Day of Service.

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  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
R.L. Turner High School's NJROTC program on receiving the Distinguished 
Unit Award.

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