[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING JUUSO YOUNG ON MILITARY ACADEMY APPOINTMENT

  (Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and congratulate Juuso Young of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania.
  Juuso recently accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United 
States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Juuso is the son of 
Ink and Andrew Young and the grandson of Pat and Paul Young of 
Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
  As a student at Port Allegany High School, Young is active in the 
classroom, on the athletic field, and on the stage. He is the senior 
class president, a member of the chorus, a varsity athlete in two 
sports, the captain of the varsity football team, and a member of the 
Keystone Boys State.
  Outside of the school, Juuso is an active volunteer with the YMCA, 
earning him the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award.
  I thank Juuso for his commitment to service and wish him the very 
best of luck as he embarks on this exciting phase of life at West 
Point.


        Congratulating Avary Powell on Naval Academy Appointment

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and congratulate Avary Powell of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
  Avary recently accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United 
States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
  Avary is the daughter of Melissa and Mark Powell, and she is the 
granddaughter of Margaret and David Young of Punxsutawney, 
Pennsylvania, and Carol and Gary Stonbraker of Punxsutawney, 
Pennsylvania.
  Avary is a senior at Punxsutawney Area High School, where she has 
excelled in and out of the classroom. As captain of the varsity 
basketball and softball teams, Avary is a strong leader. She also 
serves as the senior class secretary and vice president of the National 
Honor Society.
  Avary is an outstanding young woman who excels academically and 
demonstrates strong leadership in her community. Her dedication and 
work ethic as a student will undoubtedly serve her well as she embarks 
on her military career at the United States Naval Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I wish Avary the best in Annapolis, and I look forward 
to seeing all that she achieves.


    Congratulating Cory Matejovich on Air Force Academy Appointment

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate and recognize Cory Matejovich of Howard, Pennsylvania. 
Cory accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United States Air 
Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Cory is a senior at Middletown Valley Academy. He is the son of 
Elizabeth and Todd Matejovich. He is the grandson of Marlene and Terry 
Matejovich of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Judy Fredericks of 
Huntington Beach, California.
  Cory is a cadet colonel with the Civil Air Patrol. He is also a 
licensed private pilot, an Eagle Scout, and a member of the cross-
country and swimming teams. Cory is also one of only 2,567 individuals 
to earn a Spaatz Award since its inception in 1964.
  Colonel Matejovich's years of hard work, discipline, and leadership 
have exemplified the core values of the Civil Air Patrol and will serve 
him well at the academy.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Cory for his commitment to the Nation, and I 
wish him the best of luck in Colorado Springs.
  Madam Speaker, it was an honor to nominate these young students. 
Their dedication to serving our country is inspirational. I look 
forward to seeing their successes in the years to come.
  I thank them all again for their commitment to our Nation.

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