[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8593]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING 2017 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES 
                              ARMED FORCES

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                        HON. A. DONALD McEACHIN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2017

  Mr. McEACHIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize greater Richmond 
area high school seniors who plan to enlist in the United States Armed 
Forces following graduation. These students have demonstrated an 
extraordinary commitment to scholastic achievement. It is with profound 
enthusiasm I commend the following student leaders on the selfless 
choice to answer our Nation's call to service:
  Adams, Solomon; Bailey, James; Bontilao, Domenique; Broughton, Adam; 
Delao, Natty; Flournoy, Paul; Gascott, Andrew; Hall, Liam; Herrera, 
Jordy; Johnson, Forrest; Jones, Savion; Lewis, Antonique; Lindsay, 
David; McClain, Lakeeya; McCullers, Orlando; McGriffin, John; 
Monteeria, Darius; Saddler, Kioni; Sauvager, Alexandra; Gordon, Shamai; 
Smith, Robert III; Taylor, Gabriel; Turner, Nathaniel; Viera, Sabrina; 
Whiting, Shamon; Williams, Fat Tae; Wilson, Armone; Witherspoon, 
Kendell; Woods, Ashley; Wren, David; Wynn, Kahli; Aggabao, Richard; 
Barba, Rigoberto; Barquero, Iyan; Briggs, Colin; Broussard, Micha; 
Burleigh, Emon; Cassidy, Christopher; Cheek, Austin; Cruz, Alexa; 
Decriscio, Donald; Dunn, Taylor; Fleming, Lauryn; Garcia, Alejandro; 
Hoffler, Tyler; Howe, Kyle; Lofton, Jerron; Marentes, Saul; Marshburn, 
Donald; Nunes, Amy; Parker, Dajohn; Perkins, Cierra; Ramirez, Alonso; 
Scruggs, Carlos; Spraggs, Armani; Tabora, Ivan; Taylor, Matthew; 
Williams, Darius; Williams, Taeyah; Yeomans, Jesse; Gadsen, Breyona; 
Glatt, Matthew; Grella, Julia; Hamilton, Brian; Hollen, Joseph; 
Hopkins, Jonathan; McLean, Alphonsje; Peyton, Calvin; Ratliff, Isis; 
Speer, Harrison; Taylor, Daryl; Vinson, Simone; Green, Vivian; 
Washington-Allen, Dominic; Williams, Kyle; Clary-Hayman, Tiana; 
Feggins, Roman; Chapman, Ravon; and Tunstall, Anthony.
  On this day, I acknowledge your courage and commitment to our country 
and express my sincere gratitude for your willingness to serve 
honorably. I look forward to joining the Blue Star Families of Richmond 
and Henrico Co. Public Schools to honor these exceptional students 
during the ``Our Community Salutes Reception and Awards Ceremony'' on 
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Hermitage High School in Henrico Co., 
Virginia.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting these brave, 
young women and men for the courageous decision to join the United 
States Armed Forces upon their high school graduation.

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