REP. JOHNSON CONGRATULATES TWO PLANO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES HEADING TO PRESTIGIOUS SERVICE ACADEMIES - US Fed News Service, Including US State News

Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas (3rd CD) issued the following press release:

Today U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) congratulated two students of Plano Senior High School for receiving appointments to the nation's service academies in conjunction with commitments to play a sport. Audrey Hansen will play tennis at the United States Military Academy and Gregory (Greg) Harrell will play football for the United States Naval Academy.

'I am very impressed by the leadership record, academic credentials, and athletic talent of Audrey and Greg. I am especially impressed by their strength of character. These are talented students who have chosen to dedicate their lives to defend the values and liberties we hold dear through service to our nation,' said Johnson, a 29-year Air Force veteran who served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Recently, Johnson announced the nominations from his office for each of the service academies. The nominations are for the U.S. Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine Academies. From here, each academy narrows the field by granting an appointment to the most qualified nominees. The academies will make formal offers of appointment this spring. The Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination.

In some cases, several students have already accepted appointments. This spring, Johnson will announce all of the Third District students heading to the service academies this fall.

To learn contact information for either of the students, please contact McCall Avery at 202-225-4201.

Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties.Contact: McCall Avery, 202/225-4201.

McCall Avery, 202/225-4201.