[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9226]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    COMMENDING THE GRADUATES OF ROBINSON SECONDARY SCHOOL ON THEIR 
              ENLISTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize nine 
graduating seniors in my community for their record of academic and 
athletic accomplishment and their admirable decision to enlist in the 
United States Armed Forces.
  With graduation season upon us, thousands of young people in my 
community, and millions across the nation, are preparing for the next 
chapter in their lives. Some will pursue higher education or vocational 
training, others will seek to enter the workforce immediately, and many 
will answer the call to serve their community and their country.
  I join with their families and friends in congratulating and 
commending the following Robinson Secondary School graduates on their 
enlistment:
  United States Marines: Philipp Zinser, Daniel Kellam, Sam Lausier, Ji 
Jong Lee, Won Gyu Lee and Junsuk Choi
  United States Navy: David Maeng
  United States Air Force: Jade Vitali and Kevin Haas
  At a time of great uncertainty both at home and abroad, these young 
people have stepped forward to follow in a long line of distinguished 
Virginians who selflessly volunteered to defend our nation and its 
ideals. In fact, these graduates hail from a school named for Sgt. 
James W. Robinson Jr., who was the first Virginian to receive the Medal 
of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and heroism during the Vietnam War. 
Sgt. Robinson's accomplishments continue to serve as a model for 
character and leadership not only for the students at the school 
bearing his name, but also for all those who seek to follow in his 
footsteps.
  The Northern Virginia Chapter of Our Community Salutes will host a 
ceremony Thursday, June 9, to recognize these young people and their 
families and to wish them safety and success as they pursue a career in 
the Armed Forces.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding the courage 
and dedication of these graduates and in assuring them and their 
families that the full support and resources of the U.S. Congress and 
the American people will be behind them every step of their journey in 
defense our nation's freedom.

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