[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING CADET MAJOR ARTHI GOURAVELLI

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2026

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cadet Major 
Arthi Gouravelli, an extraordinary young leader from Hillsborough 
County, Florida, whose achievements have brought tremendous pride to 
her school, her community, and our Nation.
  Cadet Major Arthi Gouravelli, a junior at Middleton High School, has 
earned one of the most distinguished honors in Junior Reserve Officers' 
Training Corps history. She has been named the national recipient of 
the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution JROTC 
Award, making her the number one JROTC cadet among more than 600,000 
cadets worldwide across all branches of service. This remarkable 
accomplishment is a testament to Cadet Gouravelli's exceptional 
leadership, unwavering discipline, academic excellence, and outstanding 
character. Her journey to this national recognition began with 
selection by the Tampa Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, 
followed by victories at the state level in Florida, before ultimately 
achieving the highest honor at the national level. In doing so, she 
distinguished herself among cadets from across the United States and 
Department of Defense Education Activity schools overseas. Her 
achievement places her at the pinnacle of more than 3,400 JROTC 
programs worldwide, representing every branch of the United States 
Armed Forces. These programs include approximately 1,700 Army JROTC 
programs serving more than 314,000 cadets, 878 Air Force JROTC programs 
serving over 125,000 cadets, 573 Navy JROTC programs serving nearly 
100,000 cadets, and 278 Marine Corps JROTC programs serving 
approximately 50,000 cadets, along with additional Coast Guard and 
Space Force affiliated programs.
  To rise above such an accomplished and competitive field is truly 
extraordinary. Cadet Major Gouravelli's success reflects not only her 
own determination and work ethic, but also the strength of the 
educational and leadership opportunities provided by Hillsborough 
County Public Schools and its dedicated JROTC instructors and mentors.
  At a time when our Nation looks to the next generation for 
leadership, service, and integrity, Cadet Major Gouravelli stands as an 
inspiring example of what young Americans can achieve through hard 
work, commitment, and a dedication to serving others. Her 
accomplishments embody the very best values of the JROTC program: 
citizenship, character, leadership, and service before self.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I 
congratulate Cadet Major Arthi Gouravelli on this historic achievement 
and thank her for representing Florida's students and future leaders 
with such distinction. I wish her continued success in all her future 
endeavors.

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