[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14465]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DUNCAN HALL FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL 
                                ACADEMY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
young man from Georgia's 11th Congressional District who has 
distinguished himself as an excellent student and leader and has 
committed to serving his country. I am proud to announce that Duncan 
Hall from Kennesaw, Georgia has received an appointment to the United 
States Naval Academy.
  Duncan attends North Cobb High School, where he has a 4.104 Grade 
Point Average and is the Vice President of the student body. Duncan is 
the Commanding Officer of the North Cobb and Harrison High School 
NJROTC Unit and has been the NJROTC Unit Academic Team Commander for 
the past two years. Duncan also serves as NJROTC Academic Tutor and a 
Character Education Advisor for Underclassman. He was presented the 
Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal for Outstanding Performance of Duty in 
the NJROTC program by the Navy League of the United States and was 
selected as the Atlanta Metropolitan Navy League's 2nd runner up for 
Cadet of the Year. Duncan has also been recognized with the American 
Legion's Scholastic Achievement Medal.
  In addition to Duncan's focus on academics and military preparation, 
he has remained very active in extracurricular activities, lettering on 
both North Cobb's track and cross country teams. Duncan Hall is an 
incredibly well-rounded young man, and I am honored to have the 
privilege to nominate him for an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. 
I ask that my colleagues take this time to congratulate Duncan as well 
as his parents, Duncan and Stefani Hall, for his accomplishments. It is 
because of dedicated young people like Duncan that America has the 
finest military in the world. Our nation is fortunate to have his 
service.

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