[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1057]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING NAVY MIDSHIPMAN THIRD CLASS DUKE ANTHONY CARILLO

  (Mr. DesJARLAIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
accomplishments of Navy Midshipman Third Class Duke Anthony Carillo, 
who died suddenly and unexpectedly, training to serve his country in 
the United States military.
  Duke was just 21 years old but had already distinguished himself as a 
hardworking, patriotic American. Duke was a gifted student and athlete 
from Flower Mound, Texas, where he was captain of his high school 
football and wrestling teams and earned the highest rank of Eagle 
Scout.
  Kind, generous, and fun-loving, Duke enriched the lives of his 
friends and family as well as the lives of his classmates at the Naval 
Academy.
  I knew Duke personally. He was my son Ryan's roommate and best friend 
at Annapolis.
  We mourn his loss. Our country lost a dedicated public servant, one 
of those special people whose entire purpose was the defense of our 
great country so the rest of us can live in peace.
  Duke never expected acclaim or accolades. He was doing his duty, just 
like his twin brother, Dylan, and younger brother, Jake, also 
midshipmen at the Naval Academy, a strong testament to the faith and 
devotion of their parents.
  Though he left us at a young age, we can all learn from Duke's 
example.
  My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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