[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6593]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF T.C. MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL'S JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER 
                     TRAINING CORPS AND DAVID BATES

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate T.C. Marsh 
Middle School's Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and 
Corporal David Bates on their winning the title of National Champions 
for the second consecutive year.
  Led by teacher David Bates, the students competed against units from 
all over the country on March 29, 2008 at Forrester Field in Dallas, 
Texas. These students' hard work and dedication was evident in the 
skill and precision they demonstrated in order to capture the national 
championship. Under Bates leadership and guidance, the members of the 
JROTC have developed a strong sense of teamwork and their coordination 
shows in their drills.
  Members of the JROTC include Hayden Adair, Abigail Aguilar, Rocio 
Aguilera, Maridenia Ambrocio, Yomira Cardenas, Adrian Casados, Madeline 
Cedilla, Victor Celestino, Manuel Cervantez, Austin Christensen, Truy 
Duelm, Karen Fonseca, Juliana Garcia, Luis Garcia, Yessica Garcia, 
Domini Gomez, Juan Guevara, Christopher Hernandez, Jennifer Hernandez, 
James Herrada, Haley Hubler, Karen Irigoyen, Yoni Luviano, Miles 
Mcnutt, Marvin Melendez, Lilian Moz, Mayra Moz, Arely Oaxaca, Jesus 
Otero, Artura Perez, David Perez, Randy Portillo, Antonio Ramirez, 
Andres Reyes, Jose Reyes, Ruben Rios, Ulysses Rodriguez, Andrew 
Royalty, Evelyn Sanchez, Brenda Segovia, Ashley Valle, Jose Vallejo, 
Colin Wagner, and Austin Wortham.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the well deserved victory of the members of the JROTC and David Bates.

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