[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14706]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING VICTORIA HAYES FOR HER APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES 
                        MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
young woman from Georgia's 11th Congressional District who has 
distinguished herself as an excellent student and leader and has 
committed to serving her country. I am proud to announce that Victoria 
Hayes from Acworth, Georgia has received an appointment to the United 
States Merchant Marine Academy.
  For the past year, Victoria has attended New Mexico Institute in 
Roswell, N.M., which is the prep school for the Merchant Marine 
Academy. Victoria has worked very hard during her year in prep school 
and the results speak for themselves. Before the prep school, Victoria 
attended East Paulding County High School. Victoria was very involved 
with the East Paulding band program, and has continued to excel in 
music at the Merchant Marine prep school--participating in the 
marching, concert, and regimental bands. She also has the honor of 
being a Silver Taps bugler.
  Victoria Hayes is an incredibly well-rounded young woman, and I am 
honored to have the privilege to nominate her for an appointment to the 
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. I ask that my colleagues take this time 
to congratulate Victoria as well as her parents, William and Mary Ellen 
Hayes, for her accomplishments. It is because of dedicated young people 
like Victoria that America has the finest military in the world. Our 
nation is fortunate to have her service.

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