[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 115 (Friday, July 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING STUDENTS FOR NATIONAL JROTC CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATION

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                           HON. TONY CARDENAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, it fills me with great pride to 
congratulate Yoli D. Ortega Hernandez, Anne J. Bana, Andrea Cardoza, 
Luis E. Maya, Marisol Ahumada, and Tamara M. Herrador from James Monroe 
High School in my district. I want to congratulate them for 
participating in the National Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 
Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB).
  The James Monroe High School team participated at the championship 
competition here in Washington, D.C., last month. During the two fast-
paced preliminary rounds, the Vikings Cadets were tested on their 
knowledge of current events, leadership values, and leadership skills. 
More than 1,370 Army JROTC teams competed from around the world, with 
James Monroe's cadets earning top scores. James Monroe's JROTC team is 
one of only forty Leadership Bowl teams in the nation to advance to the 
National Leadership and Academic Bowl.
  It is thrilling to see the promising young men and women from our 
very own San Fernando Valley schools come to the table with such great 
talent. You should all be proud of yourselves for making it this far; 
it is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations, Vikings!

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