Georgia AmLegion Post 304: June 2009

Rep. Phil Gingrey with his Appointees to Military Academies

This picture appeared in The Marietta Daily Journal this morning, June 16, 2009. Of particular interest was his reference to The American Legion Scholastic Excellence and Military Excellence Awards that were awarded to Duncan Hall and Grant Tucek, respectively, which were presented by North Cobb Post 304. Here's the speeches Rep. Gingrey delivered before Congress on June 9, 2009:

SPEECH OF
HON. PHIL GINGREY
OF GEORGIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from Georgia's 11th Congressional District who has distinguished himself as an excellent student and leader and has committed to serving his country. I am proud to announce that Duncan Hall from Kennesaw, Georgia has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
Duncan attends North Cobb High School, where he has a 4.104 Grade Point Average and is the Vice President of the student body. Duncan is the Commanding Officer of the North Cobb and Harrison High School NJROTC Unit and has been the NJROTC Unit Academic Team Commander for the past two years. Duncan also serves as NJROTC Academic Tutor and a Character Education Advisor for Underclassman. He was presented the Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal for Outstanding Performance of Duty in the NJROTC program by the Navy League of the United States and was selected as the Atlanta Metropolitan Navy League's 2nd runner up for Cadet of the Year. Duncan has also been recognized with the American Legion's Scholastic Achievement Medal.
In addition to Duncan's focus on academics and military preparation, he has remained very active in extracurricular activities, lettering on both North Cobb's track and cross country teams. Duncan Hall is an incredibly well-rounded young man, and I am honored to have the privilege to nominate him for an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. I ask that my colleagues take this time to congratulate Duncan as well as his parents, Duncan and Stefani Hall, for his accomplishments. It is because of dedicated young people like Duncan that America has the finest military in the world. Our nation is fortunate to have his service.

SPEECH OF
HON. PHIL GINGREY
OF GEORGIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from Georgia's 11th Congressional District who has distinguished himself as an excellent student and leader and has committed to serving his country. I am proud to announce that Grant Tucek from Powder Springs, Georgia has received appointments to both the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy and will enter the Military Academy this year. Grant attends Harrison High School where he has a 4.22 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club. Grant is also in the top 5% of all foreign language students. Despite Grant's heavy focus on academics, he has remained very active in extracurricular activities. During High School, Grant has participated in the Navy JRROTC, where he has served as Company Executive Officer, Orienteering Team Commander, and as a member of the Rifle Team. He was also honored with the American Legion Military medal.
Grant has also contributed to the arts and athletics at Harrison High School, playing trumpet in the Symphonic Band and running on Harrison's track and field team. Grant Tucek is an incredibly well-rounded young man, and I am honored to have the privilege to nominate him for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy. I want to take this time to congratulate Grant as well as his parents, Wayne and Denise Tucek, for his accomplishments. It is because of dedicated young people like Grant that America has the finest military in the world. Our Nation is fortunate to have his service.

OUR JUDEO-CHRISTIAN NATION

Congressman Forbes asks the questions "Did America ever consider itself a Judeo-Christian nation?" and "If America was once a Judeo-Christian nation, when did it cease to be?" on the floor of the US House. Hit the arrow and listen to his speech.

Post 304 Was On Hand to Present The American Legion Awards for Outstanding R.O.T.C. Cadets at Kennesaw State University
May 11, 2009

Capt Mike Morris, ROTC Commander at KSU, reads The American Legion Certificates about to be presented to four outstanding Cadets. He is flanked by Jr. Vice Commander and ROTC Co-chairman Fred Gaines of Post 304.

Jr. Vice Commander Gaines congratulates one of the recipients.

Gaines is shown with the four Cadet recipients.

And here are the four Cadet recipients: Silver Award for Militray Excellence (junior) Joshua Dorner, Silver Award for Academic Excellence (junior) Steven Whitton, Gold Award for Military Excellence (senior) David Warford, and Gold Award for Academic Execllence (senior) Robert James Deaton.

May 4, 2009 is the Awards Ceremony at Mount Paran Christian High School

Post 304 Sr. Vice Commander Alan Johnson was on hand to present The American Legion School Award to a very deserving graduating senior, Wesley Michael Watt. Johnson was accompanied by Commander Larry Lieber. No pictures of the Ceremony are available.

Bob Basso author of "Common Sense" plays the role of Thomas Paine to ignite the fire of change in America. Patriotism and Pride for America lead Thomas Paine to help take back America!

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Kennesaw Mountain High School
The American Legion School Award and Jr. R.O.T.C. Military and Scholastic Excellence Awards Ceremony
May 5, 2009

These are the Awards presenters at the head table. Our guys are at the right ...

Sr. Vice Commander Alan Johnson, Jr. Vice Larry "Tug" Hale and Commander Larry Lieber.

"Gunny" Smith opens the ceremony for the J.R.O.T.C. and other Awards for the Cadets under his and Capt. Sean King's (USN-Ret) command.

Post 304 Sr. Vice Alan Johnson tells the audience about The American Legion and The American Legion School Award that he is about to present.

Johnson presents The American Legion Award to the deserving senior, Cadet Amy Specht.

"Tug" Hale at the lectern about to present the J.R.O.T.C. Awards.

Cadet Elise K. Day was awarded the J.R.O.T.C. Scholastic Excellence Certificate and Ribbons.

And Cadet Christina A. Weiler was awarded The American Legion Award for Military Excellence.

Lassiter High School was Location for Kell/Lassiter Jr. R.O.T.C. Awards for Scholastic and Military Excellence

May 1, 2009

Post 304 Jr. Vice Commander and ROTC Committee Co-chairman Larry (TUG) Hale was the Awards presenter.

This is the Lassiter High recipient for Military Excellence, awarded by Marietta Post 29 and presented by Post 304's Larry (TUG) Hale.

Hale also presented the Lassiter High recipient for the Scholastic Excellence Award for Marietta Post 29.

Cadet Ashley Forbes of Kell High School was the recipient of The American Legion Military Excellence Award.

And Cadet Lucrecia Parker, Kell High, is presented The American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award.

Kell High School is Setting for Annual Awards Ceremony

Tuesday Evening, April 28, 2009

Here are the presenters: Principal Trudie Donovan is at left and State Senator Chip Rogers is sitting next to her. Our guys, Commander Lieber and Sr. Vice Commander Alan Johnson, are in the back row to the right (caps on).

Sr. Vice Commander, as presenter, provides a little background of The American Legion and what The American Legion School Award signifies.

He announces the winner of The American Legion School Award and presents the Certificate and the Bronze Medal to Kell senior Fabrice Julien.

Here is the recipient of the Award, Fabrice Julien, flanked by Sr. Vice Alan Johnson and Commander Larry Lieber.

North Cobb High School Jr. R.O.T.C. Awards Ceremony

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Post 304 Jr. Vice Commander and ROTC Committee Co-chair Larry (TUG) Hale at the lectern, about to present JROTC Military and Scholastic Excellence Awards.

Cadets Dustin Camp (pictures with Vice Commander Hale) and David Bonham were recipients of the Military Excellence and Scholastic Excellence Awards, respectively.

Acworth VFW Commander Dave Bobenhausen presents the VFW Award to a deserving cadet.

Here's the lineup of the new JROTC Cadet Officers for the coming 2009-2010 year.

Harrison High School Holds Awards Ceremony in School Gym on Thursday Morning, April 23, 2009

Post 304 Adjutant David Burdette presents The American Legion School Award to Harrison senior Marshall Patrick Lorden. Picture of the presentation is not available.

North Cobb High School Awards Ceremonies

North Star Church

April 22, 2009

Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood tells the crowd about his annual Mayor's Award, given to an outstanding NCHS graduating senior ...

... and he presents the Mayor's Award to a grateful recipient.

Jr. R.O.T.C. Commander Joel Reaves presents the U.S. Naval Academy Appointment to Cadet Commander Duncan Hall. CDR Reaves is a Naval Academy graduate.

Post 304 Sr. Vice Commander Richard Ray presents The American Legion School Award to Zachary Taylor.

Kennesaw Holds Veteran's Celebration

at Kennesaw Mountain High School

Saturday Evening, April 18, 2009

Mayor Mark Mathews, flanked by Kennesaw Mountain and North Cobb High School Principals Kevin Daniels and Dr. Mike Johnson.

An impressive Marine Corps Officer Advancement Ceremony was witnessed by the spectators. One-star General to a Two-Star General. Promotions Ceremonies of this magnitude are rarely witness by civilians.

Kennesaw Mayor Matthews, Kennesaw Councilman and Post 304 member Tim Killingsworth (who organized the Celebration), and Post 304 Jr. Vice Commander Larry (TUG) Hale, watch the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team perform.