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RECOGNIZING WILLIAM WESTRICK UPON HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES
NAVAL ACADEMY
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate William Westrick of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
William recently accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
William is the son of Ryan and Carissa Westrick and the grandson of Bill Itle of Loretto, Joyce Itle of Ebensburg, Barbara Westrick of Bakerton, and Albert Westrick of Ebensburg. He has a younger sister, Sophie Westrick.
As a student at Central Cambria High School, William is active in the classroom and on the athletic field. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the 4-H Dairy Club, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Outside of school, William is a member of the Ebensburg Borough Junior Council and is employed by Vale Wood Farms.
I would like to thank William for his commitment to service and wish him the very best of luck as he embarks on this exciting new phase of life in Annapolis.
Recognizing Joshua Hershbine Upon His Appointment to the United States
Military Academy
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Joshua Hershbine of Port Matilda, Pennsylvania.
Joshua recently accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
Joshua is a senior at State College Area High School, where he has excelled in and out of the classroom. He is a member of the student council as well as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
He is an active member in his church community, spending time as an altar server, videographer, and supporting the Toys for Tots Christmas campaign.
Joshua is the son of Todd and Julie Hershbine and the grandson of the late Clarence and Dolores Farabaugh of Carrolltown and John and Kathleen Hershbine of Sanibel, Florida. He has two sisters, Brynn and Tara Hershbine.
Joshua has a clear passion for service and is a great example of what leadership looks like.
Best wishes in West Point, Joshua, and I look forward to seeing all that you achieve.
Recognizing William Rishel Upon His Appointment to the United States
Air Force Academy
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate William Rishel of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.
William accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
William is a graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School and currently a first-year student at Penn State University. He is the son of Jason and Ann Rishel.
In high school, William was a 4-year varsity athlete as well as a member of the National Honor Society and the Mountie Nation Service Organization. By the time he graduated high school, he had accumulated over 260 community hours of service.
As a first year at Penn State, William is an active member of the Air Force ROTC Detachment 720, and he also earned his private pilot license from University Park Airport.
I am confident William's experience in and out of the classroom will serve him well as he looks forward to this exciting new phase of life. I thank William for his commitment to our Nation and wish him the best of luck in Colorado Springs.
Mr. Speaker, it was an honor to nominate these young men. Their dedication to serving our country is inspirational. I look forward to seeing their successes in the years to come. I thank all the appointees for their commitment to our great Nation.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 41
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