[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 41 (Thursday, March 7, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING SAMUEL HUNSBERGER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Samuel Hunsberger of Licking Township, Pennsylvania. 
Samuel recently accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United 
States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
  Samuel is the son of Melissa and Larry Hunsberger, and he is the 
grandson of Jane Hunsberger and the late Ronald Hunsberger of Licking 
Township, Pennsylvania, the late Audrey Woodkirk of New Bethlehem, 
Pennsylvania, and the late Burdette Woodkirk of Hazle Township, 
Pennsylvania.
  As a student at Keystone Junior/Senior High School, Samuel is active 
in the classroom, on the athletic field, and on the stage. He is a 
member of the student government, a 3-year varsity football player, and 
a member of the marching band.
  Outside of school, Samuel is a volunteer firefighter for Knox and 
Callensburg-Licking Township companies.
  I congratulate Samuel for his commitment to service and wish him the 
very best of luck as he embarks on this exciting new phase of life at 
West Point.


                       Congratulating Eric Clark

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Eric Clark of Howard, Pennsylvania. Eric recently 
accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United States Naval 
Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
  Eric is the son of Amy and Benjamin Clark. He is the grandson of 
Uleta and Eric Clark of Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania, and Ann and 
William Welsh of Rixford, Pennsylvania.
  Eric is a senior at Bald Eagle Area High School, where he has 
excelled in and out of the classroom. As a captain of the varsity 
football and wrestling teams, Eric is a strong leader. He also serves 
as senior class president and is a member of the National Honor 
Society. Eric has a clear passion for service and is a great example of 
what leadership looks like.
  Best wishes in Annapolis, Eric. I look forward to seeing all that you 
achieve.


                      Congratulating Jude Sterling

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Jude Sterling of Millmont, Pennsylvania. Jude accepted 
a fully qualified appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Jude is a senior at the Meadowbrook Christian School. He is the son 
of Jason and Ann Rishel and the grandson of Shirley O'Brien and Harry 
Vansickle of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and Kathy and Carl Baskin of 
Sugar Hill, Georgia.
  Jude is an active member of the Civil Air Patrol, where he has served 
in a variety of leadership positions. He is also a student pilot and a 
member of the cross-country and track and field teams. His commitment 
to service is an inspiration to us all.
  I am confident that Jude's experience in and out of the classroom 
will serve him well as he looks forward to this exciting new phase of 
life.
  Jude, thank you for your commitment to our Nation, and 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, and I look forward 
to seeing their successes in the years to come. Again, I thank all of 
them for their commitment to our Nation.

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