[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 97 (Friday, June 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE 2021 UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMY-BOUND STUDENTS

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 4, 2021

  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. I am honored to have 
this opportunity to congratulate these young patriots and wish them 
success as they strive to fulfill their maximum potential in defending 
our nation.
  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, conviction, and commitment to our Nation, and it is my 
privilege to congratulate these leaders as they embark on this new 
mission of service.

                       Class of 2025 Appointments


                         U.S. Air Force Academy

       Tylan Hines, Plano Senior High School*
       Arjun Kersten, Plano West Senior High School
       Rushaan Mahajan, Plano East Senior High School
       Christopher Park, Spring Creek Academy
       Dylan Rogers, McKinney North High School
       Chase Spencer, Plano West Senior High School
       Autumn Thill, John Paul II High School


                           U.S. Naval Academy

       Owen Archer, Liberty High School
       Matteo Bianchi, McKinney Boyd High School*
       Charles Flanigen III, Allen High School*
       Jonah Johnson, Lebanon Trail High School*
       Inaki Romero-Garza, John Paul II High School
       Zeta Williamson, Allen High School*


                         U.S. Military Academy

       Katherine Beeler, Plano West Senior High School
       Quynh-Tien Kerri Do, Plano East Senior High School
       Madeline Graham, Melissa High School*
       Timothy Johnson, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School
       Aiden Kim, Independence High School
       Cade Patton, Allen High School
       Haden Ray, Plano Senior High School
       Orion Rolater, Plano East Senior High School


                      U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

       William Boese, New Mexico Military Institute
       Sheridan Harvey, Lone Star High School
       Eric Jiang, Plano West Senior High School
       Margaret Ripperger, McKinney Boyd High School
       *Denotes acceptance to one of the academy preparatory 
     schools

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