[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 95 (Monday, June 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     RECOGNIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF STUDENTS FROM FLORIDA'S NINTH 
          CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TO THE U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2015

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students of 
Florida's Ninth Congressional District who received an appointment to 
one of the United States Service Academies for 2015. One of my favorite 
duties as a Member of Congress is to nominate the best and brightest 
young men and women of my district to our nation's Service Academies.
  This year, my district received a total of 13 offers of appointment, 
the highest number my office has ever received. Additionally, one 
student received an appointment to the Naval Academy Preparatory 
School. It is my honor to publicly recognize these students for their 
accomplishments and service to our country.
  The following students were appointed to the U.S. Military Academy: 
Jeremy Beesley of St. Cloud, FL; Carla Figueroa of Kissimmee, FL; Lily 
McDonough of Celebration, FL; John Roche of Orlando, FL; and Elizabeth 
Rodriguez of St. Cloud, FL. Ms. Rodriguez also received an offer of 
appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
  The following students were appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy: 
Ashley Gooden of St. Cloud, FL; Kevin Mendez of Kissimmee, FL; and 
Joshua Rice of Orlando, FL.
  The following students were appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy: 
Christina Potts of Orlando, FL; Joshua Volpert of Orlando, FL; Andrew 
Abdelnour of Orlando, FL; and Mason Hooten of Orlando, FL.
  Joel Oviedo of Orlando, FL received an appointment to the Naval 
Academy Preparatory School.
  I congratulate them all and wish them much success in their military 
careers.

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