[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 84 (Monday, May 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE 2019 UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMY-BOUND STUDENTS

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2019

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to come before my 
colleagues today to recognize those young men and women from Texas' 
Third Congressional District who have accepted an appointment to one of 
our prestigious United States Service Academies.
  The United States Services Academies have a long-standing tradition 
of offering its students the highest caliber education and officer 
military training in the world. Each of the individuals recognized 
today began their journey of service by applying through their Member 
of Congress or qualified source via a highly competitive process. 
However, only a select few are found to meet the necessary standards 
set forth by the Academies.
  These outstanding students have proven they are the gold standard by 
demonstrating their excellence in academics, athletics, and commitment 
to their community both inside and outside of the classroom. I am 
confident these young men and women will achieve great success while 
further developing the qualities of leadership, honor, and self-
sacrifice as they prepare to lead our Nation's Armed Forces.
  As one who has worn the uniform, I thank these young patriots for 
their courage and commitment to our Nation. It is my privilege to 
congratulate these leaders as they embark on a new mission of service 
to America.


                       CLASS OF 2023 APPOINTMENTS

       U.S. Air Force Academy: Hayden Archer, Frisco Liberty High 
     School; Allie Dyer, Plano East Senior High School; Andrew 
     Ferkany, Plano Senior High School *; Aidan Gardiner, Wylie 
     High School; Marcus Hill, U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory 
     School; Madison Martin, Texas Connections Academy; Jordan 
     Simmons, Greenhill School *; Conley Walters, U.S. Air Force 
     Academy; Jace Waters, Allen High School.
       U.S. Naval Academy: Joseph Carter, Plano East High School; 
     Alexander Kramer, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School; 
     Morgan Krepp, Mercersburg Academy; Aidan Waits, U.S. Naval 
     Academy Preparatory School; Jaylen Walker, U.S. Naval Academy 
     Preparatory School.
       U.S. Military Academy: Jonah Barton, U S. Military Academy 
     Preparatory School; Melic Belong, U.S. Military Academy 
     Preparatory School; Elijah Boyd, U.S. Military Academy 
     Preparatory School; Logan Brown, U.S. Military Academy 
     Preparatory School; Caleb Doyle, McKinney Christian Academy; 
     Eric Han, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School; Makenna 
     Kelty, McKinney Boyd High School; Samuel Kim, Frisco High 
     School; Jalen Morgan, Plano West Senior High School; 
     Christopher Sowinski, Allen High School; Parker Stevens, 
     Allen High School; Austin Widner, Liberty High School.
       U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Mitchell Boone, McKinney 
     Christian Academy; Jonathan Greer, Allen High School; Paul 
     Han, Independence High School.
       *Denotes acceptance to one of the academy preparatory 
     schools.

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