Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize Cory Matejovich of Howard, Pennsylvania. Cory accepted a fully qualified appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cory is a senior at Middletown Valley Academy. He is the son of Elizabeth and Todd Matejovich. He is the grandson of Marlene and Terry Matejovich of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Judy Fredericks of Huntington Beach, California. Cory is a cadet colonel with the Civil Air Patrol. He is also a licensed private pilot, an Eagle Scout, and a member of the cross- country and swimming teams. Cory is also one of only 2,567 individuals to earn a Spaatz Award since its inception in 1964. Colonel Matejovich's years of hard work, discipline, and leadership have exemplified the core values of the Civil Air Patrol and will serve him well at the academy. Madam Speaker, I thank Cory for his commitment to the Nation, and I wish him the best of luck in Colorado Springs. Madam Speaker, it was an honor to nominate these young students. Their dedication to serving our country is inspirational. I look forward to seeing their successes in the years to come. I thank them all again for their commitment to our Nation. ____________________”