[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9394]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--KEVIN CARRINGER

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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 Kevin Carringer, a United States Military Academy 
Appointee. Kevin is a graduate of Plano West Senior High School where 
he ran cross country, and track. Kevin also participated in triathlons, 
winning a consistent first place amongst his age group, and also 
achieving fifty miler awards for BSA canoeing and kayaking. Kevin 
worked hard at various jobs through his summers and serves as an Eagle 
Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He served as president of the Plano 
West Cycling Club and was a member of the National Honor Society. 
Kevin's personal ambition and motivation to protect freedom inspire him 
to attend a United States Military Academy. In an essay Kevin stated he 
aspires to become the best Ranger the Army has seen, and believes that 
the full four year lifestyle of military discipline and training is 
required as his first stepping stone to success.

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