[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING BRENTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025
(Mr. Subramanyam of Virginia was recognized to address the House for
5 minutes.)
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the remarkable
achievements of the Brentsville High School class of 2025 in Prince
William County. I was honored to join the graduates at their ceremony
this past weekend.
Whether on the athletic field, in band performances and concerts, or
in the classroom, each of the graduates has contributed to a Tiger
legacy that will be remembered. As they step into the next chapter of
their lives, I hope they carry on the spirit and pride of Brentsville.
I am very excited. I know many of the parents were so excited and so
proud.
I thank the graduates for all that they have done, and I am sure that
they will thank their teachers and parents, as well.
I congratulate the Brentsville High School class of 2025.
Congratulating Osbourn Park High School Class of 2025
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate the
graduates of Osbourn Park High School's class of 2025 in Manassas,
Virginia.
The graduates have taken on challenges and risen to the occasion,
whether on the basketball court with the girls' State champions, in the
classroom with so many of them, 40 percent, getting a graduation GPA of
3.5 and higher, and even on the stage or elsewhere, and many are going
on to either serve our country in the military or in trade schools and
apprenticeships.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the graduates, again, on all their
achievements.
To the entire class of 2025 at Osbourn Park High School: Once a
Yellow Jacket, always a Yellow Jacket.
I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish.
Celebrating Achievements of Battlefield High School Class of 2025
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the achievements of
Battlefield High School's class of 2025 in Prince William County.
I was honored to be there this past week to celebrate the 555
Bobcats, who packed Eagle Bank Arena with a lot of proud parents and
teachers.
I was really blown away by all of their accomplishments. Almost 70
percent of the students will be attending a 4-year college, and 20
percent will be attending a 2-year college. Others are joining the
workforce, trade schools, apprenticeships, and even the military.
I congratulate, again, the Battlefield High School class of 2025. I
am looking forward to seeing all that they accomplish.
Honoring Gainesville High School Class of 2025
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, today, I also rise to honor and
congratulate the graduates of Gainesville High School's class of 2025.
To the graduates, as they become Cardinal alumni and take the big
step into their future endeavors, they can remember the lessons that
they have learned: how to be a leader, how to care for the community,
and how to leave each place better than where they found it.
These lessons will stick with them as they embark on their next
journey. They all have taken on the challenges in every aspect of their
high school career, whether it is on the football field, in the
classroom, or on the stage, and overcome all these challenges.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Gainesville High School class of 2025
graduates. I am excited to see the future and what it has in store for
them.
Congratulating Manassas Park High School Class of 2025
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and congratulate
the graduates of Manassas Park High School's class of 2025 from the
city of Manassas Park.
I was honored to be there to celebrate on the football field with
them. I am glad it didn't rain on us.
The graduates have faced the pressures of growing up in an ever-
changing world, and they have done so with determination and heart.
That says a great deal about who they are and even more about who they
will become.
Many of the parents were so proud, and the teachers, as well. They
had big smiles on their faces.
I look forward to seeing all that the graduates accomplish.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate, again, the Manassas Park High School's
class of 2025. I believe in their potential, and I look forward to
seeing what they will accomplish.
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Inductees of the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls' Hall of Fame
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the seven
newest inductees of the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls' Hall of
Fame.
The Hall of Fame recognizes women whose leadership, advocacy, and
achievements have contributed to a stronger and more prosperous
community.
Here are the newest inductees:
Rae Mitchell, who devoted nearly three decades to improving education
in Loudoun, Fairfax, and Newport News Public Schools;
Kim Tapper, who directed numerous music and dance performances while
incorporating movement therapy to support mental health;
Crystal Lily-Wheeler, who dedicated countless hours to community
service while also serving on the board of National Capital Treatment &
Recovery;
Danielle Nadler, who focused on fostering academic success at Loudoun
County Schools and staff through the Loudoun Education Foundation;
Breana Turner, who advocates for Black women's health and research
solutions to health inequities;
Jennifer Montgomery, who led efforts to combat food insecurity and
created a simplified system coordinating human services; and
Finally, Lisa Jones who amplified domestic violence survivors'
voices, organized trainings, and connected survivors with resources and
support. Lisa has done an amazing job.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate each and every one of the honorees and
express my deep thanks to these women for enriching the lives of our
community, including the next generation.
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