[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E768]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF LAUREN LORIA

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge one of my 
constituents from Chantilly, Virginia, Young Marine Master Gunnery 
Sergeant, Lauren Loria, for her exemplary service to our community and 
our armed forces. This past weekend, Young Marine Loria had the unique 
opportunity to dedicate a bench at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park to Medal of 
Honor Recipient Colonel Wesley Fox.
  Lauren Loria joined the Young Marines in 2009; the day she turned 8 
years old. During her time as a Young Marine, she has consistently met 
her goals and objectives. She has documented 1,284 volunteer community 
service hours, participating in programs such as Homes for the Troops, 
Young Eagles Rally, Honor Flight Color Guards, STEM functions, Wreaths 
Across America, and Sobriety Checkpoints with MADD. She has also 
received 259 hours of Drug Demand Reduction/Prevention instruction, 
which includes peer education training and counseling, and she has 
attended all three Leadership Schools offered by the Young Marines, 
including the National Leadership Academy. Lastly, she has received 
seven Gold Lamp awards, an annual academic achievement for obtaining a 
3.5 GPA or higher.
  Now 16 years old, Young Marine Loria will be moving on to Freedom 
High School to complete her high school education, and I wish her the 
best of luck in all of her future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my 
colleagues join me in extending our sincerest recognition and gratitude 
to Young Marine Loria for all she has done for our community and our 
nation.

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