[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5303]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE ENLISTMENT OF TWENTY-THREE GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL 
           SENIORS FROM FLORIDA'S 20TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize twenty-three 
graduating seniors from my Congressional district for their record of 
scholastic and athletic accomplishment, and their honorable decision to 
enlist in the United States Military.
  As graduation season begins this year, thousands of young people all 
across the nation are preparing for the next chapter in their lives. 
Many will pursue higher education or vocational training, some will 
enter the workforce immediately, and a select few will dedicate 
themselves to serving their country.
  The United States of America has set itself apart by the 
determination and spirit of our people, the knowledge that we can 
achieve any goal if we set our minds to it, our inherent compassion and 
generosity, our fierce patriotism, and the extraordinary sacrifices and 
dedication to country exhibited by the members of our Armed Forces. The 
young men and women from our community who will be enlisting possess an 
abundance of each of these qualities. I join with their families and 
friends in congratulating and commending the following graduates on 
their enlistment in the United States Military:
  Darrius Freeman, Royal Palm Beach, FL--Air Force
  Cacinni Young, West Palm Beach, FL--Air Force
  Jelani Mccray, Riviera Beach, FL--Air Force
  Devon Breen, Loxahatchee, FL--Army
  Angel Sanchez, Lake Harbor, FL--Army
  Arturo Roblero, West Palm Beach, FL--Army
  Cristian Martinez, West Palm Beach, FL--Marines
  Ryan Dunning, West Palm Beach, FL--Marines
  Yvesland Belizaire, Boynton Beach, FL--Marines
  Monroe Desulma, Boynton Beach, FL--Marines
  Cesar Silva, Belle Glade, FL--Marines
  Gunnar Gustafson, Wellington, FL--Marines
  Kevin Garcia Velasquez, West Palm Beach, FL--Marines
  Manuel Palomino, West Palm Beach, FL--Marines
  Christie Pierre, Riviera Beach, FL--Marines
  Michael Westman, Lake Worth, FL--Marines
  Bryan Headley, Riviera Beach, FL--Marines
  Peter Gay Bryan, West Palm Beach, FL--Marines
  Tyi Thomas, Riviera Beach, FL--Marines
  Phillip Perkins Jr., Riviera Beach, FL--Marines
  Ruthlynn Laurince, Lantana, FL--Navy
  Indira Merrick, Belle Glade, FL--Navy
  Diana Noethig, West Palm Beach, FL--Navy
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to recognize these selfless 
young people for their invaluable commitment to serve our great nation, 
and their leadership and courage as positive examples for their fellow 
classmates. I wish them all the very best.

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