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Congressman Radanovich Announces Nominations for U.S. Service Academies
FRESNO -- Congressman George Radanovich (R-Mariposa) today announced the nomination of 16 young people in the 19th Congressional District for appointment to military academies.
"As a Congressman, it is a special privilege to nominate such outstanding young men and women in the 19th Congressional District to attend our military academies," Congressman Radanovich said. "These young people have a strong desire to attend an academy and make a difference. I congratulate them as well as their parents, who clearly have worked hard and sacrificed to prepare these students for this opportunity.
The nominees are:
John A. Abruzzini of Turlock High School was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy. Abruzzini also has received an appointment to the academy.
Christopher Bump of Chowchilla High School was nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy.
Raymond Carlson of San Joaquin Memorial High School was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy. Carlson also has received an appointment to the academy.
Nicholas Denney of Modesto High School was nominated to U.S. Naval Academy.
Garrett Dennis of Sonora High School was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Brandon Dorsett of Waterford High School was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Dorsett has received an appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy, making him the first student in the history of Waterford High School to receive a nomination and appointment to a service academy.
Natasha Garcia of Waterford High School was nominated to U.S. Military Academy.
Shane Gillette of Modesto High School was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Daniel Koch of Jahansen High School was nominated to U.S. Military Academy.
Evan Lundstrom of Clovis West High School was nominated to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Danielle Mooshagian of Clovis West High School was nominated to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Daniel Palmer of Glacier Charter High School was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Malcolm Railey of Turlock High School was nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy.
Daniel Robillard of Clovis West High School was nominated to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Aaron Turner of Sonora High School was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy.
Rebecca Young of Fresno and University of California Davis was nominated to U.S Military Academy.
Congressman Radanovich has appointed an independent board to interview candidates for the nominations. The Academy Selection Board consists of Major General Ron Markarian (Retired), California State Military Reserve, board chairman; Captain Rod Stubblefield (Retired), U.S. Navy; Commander David Linn, U.S. Naval Reserve; Kathy L. Halsey, area manager and AT&T External Affairs Officer; Lieutenant Colonel Bob Small (Retired), and Colonel Gerald Brunn, U.S. Army Reserve.
Radanovich Starts blog
WASHINGTON - Rep. George Radanovich (R-Mariposa) is the first California congressman to start a blog. This web log will enable timely communication with constituents and will be updated regularly. Be sure to log onto www.house/gov/radanovich/blog.shtml.
Highway 99 Improvements
Congressman Radanovich and Congressmen Gary Miller and Devin Nunes have been working to improve Highway 99 in California. This major corridor is one of the busiest highways in the United States and is traveled by more trucks than “Interstate 5”. The average daily traffic for Highway 99 is 109,000 vehicles per day.
Meeting with the Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and Governor Schwarzenegger’s office, Congressman Radanovich and his colleagues have discussed the need for these vital improvements. Both offices recognize this need, as Fresno, the 6th largest city in California and the 27th largest city in the United States, is not on the interstate highway system.
The San Joaquin Valley is the fastest growing section in California. Highway safety and increasing commerce is a concern for a highway that has been in disrepair for too long
This important issue to improve and designate Highway 99 as a federal interstate is a major priority to Congressman Radanovich. He will continue to work at making this a reality.
"Congressman Radanovich has worked tirelessly on these issues since he was first elected to serve in 1994," Chairman Pombo said. "His leadership was instrumental in getting CALFED out of the halls of Congress - where it had been for almost a decade - and onto the President's desk last year. This chairmanship was tailor made for George and I look forward to seeing him wield the gavel in the 109th Congress. I expect great things from his panel."
"I look forward to advancing many important issues to California such as the rewrite of the Telecommunications Act, E-911 Issues and the transition to Digital TV."
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