[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6412]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE GRADUATES FROM DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHO HAVE 
                   ENLISTED IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2013

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
young men and women who will be graduating from the Duval County Public 
Schools and who have volunteered to enlist in the Army, Navy, Air 
Force, Marines and Florida National Guard. These young people are Our 
Nation's Future.
   Northeast Florida is proud of its military heritage and takes great 
pride in recognizing our youth who have stepped forward to carry on 
military traditions and take their turns at the watch, whether aboard a 
ship, on land or in the air.
   By joining the ranks of our Armed Forces, these volunteers have 
demonstrated leadership potential and perseverance while seeking to 
serve our country. They join a select team whose job is to protect our 
Nation. They have dedicated themselves to an awesome responsibility.
   Our area is home to The Players Championship and so it is fitting 
that Our Community Salutes program has chosen to honor our newest 
military members on Military Appreciation Day at the home of the 
Tournament Players Championship on May 8, 2013. The world's famous 
golfers will all be assembled and the world will watch. But the 
accomplishments on the fairways and greens pale in comparison to the 
heroics of the small, elite group of Americans who protect our country 
every day around the globe.
   Becoming a member of the Armed Forces is a very impressive and 
important goal. I know I join other Members when I congratulate each of 
these young people on their commitment. Our communities and our country 
will be enriched by their service.
   As they proceed with their military careers, each will carry the 
valuable self-knowledge and discipline that they have gained from their 
families and our community and use these traits to continue to serve.
   It is my honor to bring these young people who have volunteered to 
serve our country in the Armed Forces and Our Northeast Florida 
Community Salutes program to the attention of the United States 
Congress and to invite Members to join me in extending our thanks and 
congratulations.

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