[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9393]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--ELIZABETH CARPENTER

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2011

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
extraordinary group of young men and women who have been chosen as 
future leaders in our armed forces by the prestigious United States 
service academies. It is a privilege to send such a fine group from the 
third district of Texas to pursue a world-class education and serve our 
nation.
  As we keep them and their families in our prayers, may we never 
forget the sacrifices they are preparing to make while defending our 
freedoms all across the globe. I am so proud of each one. God bless 
them and God bless America.
  Today I salute Elizabeth Carpenter, a United States Air Force Academy 
Appointee. Elizabeth is a graduate of Plano East Senior High School 
where she excelled at many things. She was a strong student who 
participated in National Honor Society and the International 
Baccalaureate Program. Elizabeth is also an accomplished athlete. She 
played varsity volleyball and was the team captain at Plano East. She 
comes from a family of service as her grandfather graduated from the 
United States Military Academy and retired as a colonel from the Air 
Force and her sister is currently at the U.S. Naval Academy. Elizabeth 
has aspirations to become a pilot. Elizabeth chose to apply to the Air 
Force Academy because she is certain it is only there she can study her 
interest in aviation and give her a foundation that she can apply in 
any endeavor.

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