[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 77 (Monday, May 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E711]
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FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NEW YORK OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES HONOREE 
                                  LIST

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2016

  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a special tribute to 
nineteen exemplary young men and women who have chosen to serve their 
country in various branches of the Armed Forces of the United States. 
These courageous individuals will be dedicating themselves to the cause 
of protecting the security and welfare of their fellow citizens. I 
admire their strong sense of patriotism, as well as their desire to 
protect our values and make certain we remain the great nation we are 
today. Each of the following students has my deepest appreciation for 
their service to this country. These students will be honored by Our 
Community Salutes, a local community group, on May 19, 2016 at the Our 
Community Salutes Brookhaven Town Enlistee Recognition Ceremony at 
Sunset Harbor in Patchogue, NY.
  Of the nineteen from my district, three have joined the U.S. Army; 
their names are the following: Jacob Bernocco of Patchogue-Medford High 
School; Janneth Guambana of Center Moriches High School; and Alexis 
Wallace of William Floyd High School.
  Twelve have joined the U.S. Marines; their names are the following: 
Scott Amato of William Floyd High School; Deny Amaya of Center Moriches 
High School; Tyler Baudier of William Floyd High School; Alexander 
Cruz-Perez of William Floyd High School; Dion Kennedy of Center 
Moriches High School; William Ladolcetta of William Floyd High School; 
Jonas Marrello of Center Moriches High School; Camron McLeod of 
Longwood High School; Michael Murphy of William Floyd High School; 
Shaun O'Mara of Patchogue-Medford High School; Caleb Richters of 
Longwood High School; and Terrell Sinclair of William Floyd High 
School.
  One has joined the U.S. Navy; his name is Adam Erkan of Bellport High 
School.
  One has joined the U.S. Air Force; her name is Jilian McCabe of 
Patchogue-Medford High School.
  One has joined the U.S. Coast Guard; his name is James Giarraputo of 
Center Moriches High School.
  One has joined the Air National Guard; his name is Jakob Klaus of 
Center Moriches High School.
  Mr. Speaker, we should be extremely grateful to each and every one of 
these nineteen individuals. Their call to duty cannot be underscored or 
admired enough and it is my distinct honor and privilege to represent 
them and their families in the First Congressional District of New 
York. I wish them the best of luck in their respective branches and in 
all of their future endeavors.

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