[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8497-8498]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING JEFF PARKS UPON HIS GRADUATION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeff Parks on 
the day of his graduation from the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate 
School (OCS). Parks embodies the core values of Honor, Courage and 
Commitment that define a Marine.
  Jeff Parks is an officer who truly exemplifies his school motto, 
``Ductus Exemplo'' (Leadership by Example). Parks served for nine years 
as an enlisted officer in the Marines--two tours in Iraq and two in 
Africa on humanitarian missions--and I would like to congratulate him 
on earning the privilege to lead Marines.
  I had the honor of having him work on my campaign, and I was 
impressed by his bold and noble goals and ambitions. He is a 
determined, hard-working individual, illustrated by

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the fact that he finished 2nd in his OCS class. Parks will continue 
with his training at The Basic School (TBS) at Quantico.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize Jeff Parks for his outstanding 
accomplishment. His determination is a source of motivation to others. 
It is my honor to represent him in the 26th district of Texas.

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