[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING WILLIAM WESTRICK UPON HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES 
                             NAVAL ACADEMY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and congratulate William Westrick of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
  William recently accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United 
States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
  William is the son of Ryan and Carissa Westrick and the grandson of 
Bill Itle of Loretto, Joyce Itle of Ebensburg, Barbara Westrick of 
Bakerton, and Albert Westrick of Ebensburg. He has a younger sister, 
Sophie Westrick.
  As a student at Central Cambria High School, William is active in the 
classroom and on the athletic field. He is a member of the National 
Honor Society, the 4-H Dairy Club, and the Fellowship of Christian 
Athletes.
  Outside of school, William is a member of the Ebensburg Borough 
Junior Council and is employed by Vale Wood Farms.
  I would like to thank William for his commitment to service and wish 
him the very best of luck as he embarks on this exciting new phase of 
life in Annapolis.


Recognizing Joshua Hershbine Upon His Appointment to the United States 
                            Military Academy

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Joshua Hershbine of Port Matilda, Pennsylvania.
  Joshua recently accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United 
States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
  Joshua is a senior at State College Area High School, where he has 
excelled in and out of the classroom. He is a member of the student 
council as well as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
  He is an active member in his church community, spending time as an 
altar server, videographer, and supporting the Toys for Tots Christmas 
campaign.
  Joshua is the son of Todd and Julie Hershbine and the grandson of the 
late Clarence and Dolores Farabaugh of Carrolltown and John and 
Kathleen Hershbine of Sanibel, Florida. He has two sisters, Brynn and 
Tara Hershbine.
  Joshua has a clear passion for service and is a great example of what 
leadership looks like.
  Best wishes in West Point, Joshua, and I look forward to seeing all 
that you achieve.


 Recognizing William Rishel Upon His Appointment to the United States 
                           Air Force Academy

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate William Rishel of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.
  William accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  William is a graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School and 
currently a first-year student at Penn State University. He is the son 
of Jason and Ann Rishel.
  In high school, William was a 4-year varsity athlete as well as a 
member of the National Honor Society and the Mountie Nation Service 
Organization. By the time he graduated high school, he had accumulated 
over 260 community hours of service.
  As a first year at Penn State, William is an active member of the Air 
Force ROTC Detachment 720, and he also earned his private pilot license 
from University Park Airport.
  I am confident William's experience in and out of the classroom will 
serve him well as he looks forward to this exciting new phase of life. 
I thank William for his commitment to our Nation and wish him the best 
of luck in Colorado Springs.
  Mr. Speaker, it was an honor to nominate these young men. Their 
dedication to serving our country is inspirational. I look forward to 
seeing their successes in the years to come. I thank all the appointees 
for their commitment to our great Nation.

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