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Burgess announces North Texas U.S. Service Academies forum

Published: Monday, April 9, 2012 1:13 PM CDT
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) invites area students who are interested in learning more about our nation’s service academies to attend the 2012 North Texas U.S. Service Academies forum from 8 a.m. to noon April 21 at First Baptist Church, 2400 North Josey Lane in Carrollton.


The event, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Sen. John Cornyn, Congressman Sam Johnson, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Congressman Joe Barton, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Bill Flores, Congressman Kenny Marchant, and Congressman Pete Sessions.

“North Texas students and their families will be able to attend this free event which will provide the opportunity to learn more about the application process for some of the nation’s top-notch educational institutions,” Burgess said.  “I am pleased to support this informative event with my congressional colleagues.”

Representatives from congressional offices, all five academies - U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy - and ROTC, as well as current academy cadets and midshipmen, will be on hand to speak with students and their families one-on-one about the excellent possibilities associated with attending these premier educational institutions, and the sorts of careers they generate. This informational forum provides interested students in grades eight through twelve the opportunity to learn more about our nation's service academies, requirements for admission and the selection process. 

For information regarding the Academies Forum, visit burgess.house.gov/AcademyForum, or contact Robin Vaughan, District Administrator, at 972-434-9700 or by e-mail at robin.vaughan@mail.house.gov.



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