[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1332]
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                     RECOGNIZING MS. KATIE GLESSMAN

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Katie Glessman. 
She is one of two top Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps 
(J.R.O.T.C.) cadets from Nebraska to receive the organizations highest 
commendation, the Legion of Valor Award.
  A selection board reviews thousands of applications each year and 
total of twenty-nine awards were given out by the national J.R.O.T.C. 
program to receive this prestigious award. As a senior at Benson High 
School, Ms. Glessman rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to command 
a battalion within J.R.O.T.C. program. This amazing accomplishment 
recognizes the progress of leadership skills and scholarly knowledge 
within military and academic achievements within our nation's college 
preparation programs.
  Not only has she reached tremendous heights in the military 
preparation program, but she is also involved with National Honor 
Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and student government. This 
remarkable young lady has aspirations to attend West Point and continue 
to participate in officer preparation courses at a high level of 
education.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Katie Glessman and the 
J.R.O.T.C. Mentors within Omaha Benson High School J.R.O.T.C. on this 
accomplishment. I know that they have set the standards high and have 
become a symbol for Nebraskans for years to come.

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