[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3323]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE NOMINEES TO OUR NATION'S SERVICE ACADEMIES

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2005

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize several 
outstanding individuals from my district in West Virginia who have been 
nominated to our nation's service academies.
  Making nominations to our nation's service academies is one of my 
most important duties as a Congresswoman.
  These young men and women are all impressive individuals that have 
clearly demonstrated academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, 
and athletic achievements.
  Their parents, teachers, and advisors should be very proud of their 
prestigious accomplishments.
  I commend their parents and family for encouraging and supporting 
these young men and women in the pursuit of their dreams.
  I am pleased they have decided to pursue military careers.
  Those who choose military careers represent the best of West Virginia 
and ensure our state motto continues to ring true, ``Montani Semper 
Liberi . . . Mountaineers Are Always Free''.
  There is no better way for them to use their talents.
  I extend my sincerest congratulations for their nominations.
  I am very proud of them.
  These young men and women have my very best wishes for a bright 
future.
  Jeremy Runco, Ranson; Thomas Flanagan, Charles Town; Sheena Huffman, 
Gerrardstown; Jerome Lademan, Charles Town; Samuel Talbott, Elkins; 
Tina Weekley, Ravenswood; Blake Chapman, Charleston; Garrett Dilley, 
Hurricane; Allen Hartley, Charleston; Alex Hemmelgarn, Clay; Matthew 
Kearns, Cross Lanes; Brian Martin, St. Albans; Jonathan McCormick, St. 
Albans; Noah Pfost, Ravenswood; Joshua Russell, Nitro; Joshua Suesli, 
Gassaway.

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