[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 92 (Friday, June 10, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H3696-H3697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATIONS TO SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENT NOMINEES
(Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I would like to extend heartfelt
congratulations to Benjamin Wiggins of El Dorado, Kimberly Monterosso
of Camden, Parker Ross of Hot Springs, Nicholas Amerson of Pearcy, and
Krisanna Reynolds of Smackover. These star students from the Fourth
District of
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Arkansas will have the honor of attending the service academies this
fall. Benjamin, Kimberly, and Parker will be headed to West Point;
Nicholas and Krisanna to the Air Force Academy.
Arkansas has a history of academy alumni. These include General
Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific during World
War II, and Brigadier General William O. Darby, leader of what would
later become the Army Rangers. Their example is one of courage and
excellence under any circumstances. With this rich tradition before
them and through their own accomplishments, there is no doubt these
students will do their very best, bringing honor to themselves, their
families, and their State.
I wish them well in their service careers and success in whatever
they pursue.
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