[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 117 (Monday, July 10, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATES

  Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the class of 
2023 graduates from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the 23 
exemplary graduates from the State of Michigan.
  From plebes to firsties, and now second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, 
the class of 2023 has come through one of the most challenging and 
rewarding experiences of their lives to join ``The Long Gray Line.'' 
The class motto, ``Freedom is not Free,'' reflects the class of 2023's 
commitment and moral, mental, and physical strength necessary to 
graduate from West Point and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. 
Army. I commend the graduates for their dedication to support and 
defend the American Constitution and uphold the ethical standards of 
the Army and United States of America.
  I am honored to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating, from 
Michigan: Zachary C. Hellebuyck, Jack Fish, Zenon Stepien, Audra Bloch, 
Madison Tolston, Elle Bennett, Colin J. Day, Daniel Reimchen, Henry J. 
Janeway, Jr., Alma Cooper, Michael J. Erickson, Jr., Luke Doyle, Daniel 
Chung, Margaret Neumeyer, Henry Carroll, Michael Lance, Tyler Prichard, 
Benjamin Buia, Levi D. Hren, Erika Rapp.While their service to our 
Nation has just begun, I am confident these new officers will embody 
the values of ``Duty, Honor, Country.''

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