[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[House]
[Pages 1101-1102]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                            ACADEMY NOMINEES

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the nine 
students from Arkansas' First District whom I have the privilege to 
nominate to a U.S. service academy. All of these students have 
demonstrated exceptional skills in the classroom. Not only are these 
young men brilliant students, but they have also given much to their 
communities and deserve recognition.
  Jordan Reed from Cabot is active in scouting, Future Farmers of 
America and Quiz Bowl.
  Weston White from Blytheville was elected lieutenant governor at Boys 
State and is active in Future Business Leaders of America.
  Sully Bigger from Walnut Ridge is on the track team and participates 
in cross-country racing.
  Clayton Carpenter from West Memphis lettered in baseball and football 
where he was an academic All-Conference player.
  Robert Raper from Colt is a cadet in the Naval Junior ROTC where he 
holds the position of cadet company commander.
  Andrew Morgan from Mountain Home is a two-time All-Conference 
Academic selection in football.
  Sean Gavan from Cabot is a member of the Air Force Junior ROTC where 
he is a lieutenant colonel and a logistics commander.
  Jack Baltz from Pocahontas is class president and is an active church 
member.
  Daniel Kyle Payne from Violet Hill was selected for the American 
Christian Honor Society and serves on the student council.

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  These young men are proof that America's Greatest Generation is not 
just a story of our Nation's past. With each new generation of 
Americans, our national spirit is renewed. It is an honor to represent 
young men like these who embody the hope and purpose that define 
America.

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