[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9513]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS--MICHAEL ROBERTO

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 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 Michael Roberto, a United States Military Academy 
Appointee. Michael is a graduate of Cistercian Preparatory School where 
he was highly involved in athletics, including being cross country 
varsity team captain, track team, soccer as a right forward, and 
football as a receiver and a cornerback. Michael is also the founder 
and president of his high school debate team, an officer in the 
Economics club, a writer for his school newspaper, and served on the 
Third District Congressional Youth Advisory Committee. Michael desired 
nothing more than to attend a United States Service Academy and become 
an officer in the military. Michael is not only interested in pursuing 
the superior education that an Academy will offer him, but he is also 
seeking the unrivaled development he will experience in becoming one of 
the best military officers his country deserves.

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