[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 81 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HUMBLE HIGH SCHOOL ARMY JROTC

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2018

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Army Junior Reserve Officers 
Training Corps (JROTC) of Humble High School in Humble, Texas have gone 
above and beyond, and our community is proud of their outstanding 
achievements.
  The Humble High School JROTC has a history of success and are known 
for their commitment to giving back to our community. Under the 
direction of Sergeant Major Watkins, the cadets do much more than drill 
competitions and marching in parades. They serve their school and 
community, performing various service projects and duties throughout 
the year.
  During National Police Week in May, the cadets show honor to police 
officers who were killed in the line of duty, by holding 10 foot avenue 
flag poles at my annual Police Memorial Ceremony. The cadets are always 
dressed in their best as they proudly display Old Glory. Survivors, 
police officers, and community leaders walk through this sea of red, 
white, and blue as they enter the Police Memorial Ceremony. The cadets 
do an admirable job representing Humble High School.
  Every Veterans Day, the JROTC cadets pay tribute to the Tomb of the 
Unknown Soldier through a reenactment. The ceremony is well known in 
the community and is appropriately called the Wildcat Salute to 
Veterans. As the sun peaks over the horizon, members of the Humble 
community, veterans, and students arrive at the high school, but 
instead of hallways adorned with Wildcat posters and traditional school 
spirit signs, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier display sits in front of 
visitors. The tribute begins with the traditional laying of a wreath 
and the Changing of the Guard ritual. The cadets are trained as 
Sentinels and guard the Tomb all day. Their service and patriotism to 
our nation sets them apart as role models to other students. The 
reenactment serves as a memorial to service members who have admirably 
fought and died for our country yet remain unknown. The tomb declares--
``Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.''
  There are countless other service projects they participate in 
throughout the year. They do not go unnoticed. I know that the 
residents of Humble are proud of Humble High School JROTC 
accomplishments. I applaud them for their tremendous achievements and 
commend them for giving back to our community. They make a difference 
and represent all that is right and good in America.
  And that's just the way it is.

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