[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING JOHN WILEY WROTEN, JR.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Self) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SELF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Wiley Wroten, Jr., 
Texas' Third Congressional District's Service Academy Nomination Board 
chairman, upon his retirement after 33 years of service to our 
nomination board.
  John Wroten began his life of service as a member of the Naval 
Academy class of 1965, and after a 13-month tour of duty in Vietnam, he 
completed his military service as a captain in the Marine Corps. John 
became a vice president at H. Ross Perot's Electronic Data Systems, 
where he also met his wife, Leahray.
  Throughout his life, John has made considerable contributions to our 
district and State by leading the development of the Legacy Town 
Center, by serving as chairman of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, and by 
serving as a board member of the Plano and Allen campuses of the Texas 
Health Resources Hospital.
  Of particular note is his service as chairman of the McKinney 
National Airport. John was instrumental in transforming it from a 
small, local airport into a significant economic driver for McKinney.
  Additionally, John served as a board member for the National Cowboy & 
Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City where he spearheaded the 
museum's mission of preserving and interpreting the culture of the 
American West.
  Mr. Speaker, 33 years ago, John accepted the responsibility for 
chairing the Texas Third District Nomination Board. Three consecutive 
Congressmen have depended on John's wisdom, experience, and commitment 
to excellence as they endeavored to select and guide young men and 
women aspiring to serve our Nation in the United States' service 
academies.
  John's dedication to his community and country exemplifies the best 
of American patriotism and service to others. With great respect, I 
commend John Wiley Wroten, Jr., for his 33 years of exemplary service, 
dedication, and effective contributions. I extend my deepest gratitude 
and best wishes to John and Leahray as they embark on the next chapter 
of their lives. May God bless them both for their selfless service and 
dedication to our community and country.


                 Recognizing Service Academy Appointees

  Mr. SELF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute our soldiers of 
tomorrow, the service-bound academy students of the Third Congressional 
District of Texas. This district of Texas is home to some of the best 
and the brightest young people, and it is always an honor to recommend 
such fine students to our Nation's service academies. I am confident 
that they are ready to join the premier service academies and 
ultimately serve with the best of the United States Armed Forces.
  This year, Texas' Third District is going to send six cadets to the 
United States Military Academy, two midshipmen to the United States 
Naval Academy, four cadets to the United States Air Force Academy, 
three midshipmen to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, two 
candidates to the United States Military Academy Preparatory School, 
one candidate to the United States Military Academy Civil Preparatory 
School, one candidate to the Naval Academy Preparatory School, and two 
candidates to the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School.
  To these 15 appointees and 6 preparatory candidates, God bless them. 
God bless America. I salute them.
  To the United States Military Academy: Jack Alexander Clutter, David 
Ross Graham, Chelsie Son, Samantha Jean Tillson, Jayden Prescott 
Walker, and Nicholas David Yarad.
  To the United States Naval Academy: Pope Akanna and Duncan Keith 
Sullivan.
  To the United States Air Force Academy: Jonah Rae Aron Bowman, Julia 
Chang, DeSean Caleb Davis, and Jalen Joshua Davis.
  To the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Timothy Maximilian 
Koeppl, Rhett Ownby Sawyer, and Parker Lenwood Tinsley.
  To the United States Military Academy Preparatory School: Nathan 
Ooreoluwa Adejokun and Khristian L. Turner.
  To the United States Military Academy Civil Preparatory School: Blake 
Ryan McKenna.
  To the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School: Nickole Sophia 
Rios.
  To the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School: Taylor Rae 
Carroll and Corbin Benzi Glass.
  I congratulate each of them.

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