[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9427]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 RECOGNIZING CENTRAL NEW JERSEY NOMINEES TO THE U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2000

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of very 
special young men and women from Central New Jersey. One of the most 
important duties of a Member of Congress, as well as one of the most 
enjoyable, is nominating students to the U.S. service academies. In an 
age when media portrayals of young people are increasingly negative, 
getting to know students through the nomination process is an important 
reminder of the patriotism, dedication, and excellence of America's 
youth.
  From a pool of over 60 students from my district who went through the 
rigorous and time-consuming process of applying for a congressional 
nomination, I am very proud to say that 14 young women and men from 
central New Jersey will be enrolling in America's service academies 
this year. They are the very best of an exceptional group, and I was 
proud to nominate them.
  Six young people from the area will be attending the U.S. Military 
Academy at West Point, NY, and will be commissioned as officers in the 
U.S. Army. I would like to recognize Margaret Nenchek of Califon, Alan 
Van Saun of Titusville, Frank Aburto of Freehold, Michael Rapiejko of 
Princeton Junction, Thomas DiRienzo of Oakhurst, and Michael Lynch of 
Flemington.
  Five young people from central New Jersey will be attending the U.S. 
Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, and will be commissioned as officers in 
the U.S. Navy. I would like to recognize Jason Mortimer of Lebanan, 
Adam Farber of Cranbury, Lily-Ann Thomas of Branchburg, Matthew 
Latyszonek of Kendall Park, and Frank McBride of Tinton Falls.
  Two young men from my district will be attending the U.S. Air Force 
Academy at Colorado Springs, CO, and will be commissioned as officers 
in the U.S. Air Force. I would like to recognize Keith Fitzpatrick of 
Princeton Junction and Kevin O'Reilly of East Brunswick.
  One young man from central New Jersey will be attending the U.S. 
Merchant Marine Academy. I would like to recognize Frank Megna of 
Titusville.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope the House joins me in noting the accomplishments 
of these young men and women, and in wishing them the best of luck at 
the service academies and in their careers.

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