[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 6312-6313] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF SERVICE ______ HON. SAM JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, April 26, 2010 Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in congratulating the 2009-2010 Congressional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 students from public, private, and home schools in grades 9 through 12 made their voices heard and made a difference in their communities, their country and their Congress. These students volunteered their time, effort, and talent to inform me about the important issues facing their generation. As young leaders within their communities and their schools, these students boldly represent the promise and the hope we all have for their very bright future. President Ronald Reagan said, ``Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. To ensure that the blessing of freedom is passed from one generation to the next, the members of the CYAC spent time interviewing a veteran and documenting the experience for the ``Preserving History Project.'' Today I'm proud to submit the brief summaries provided so the patriotic service of our dedicated veterans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC may be preserved for antiquity in the Congressional Record. A copy of each submitted student summary follows. To each member of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making this year and this group a success. It is not a coincidence that this congressional tribute celebrates two generations of service. Each of you is trusted with the precious gift of freedom. You are the voices of the future and I salute you. God bless you and God bless America. The summary follows: The interview I have had with Tony Cashiola was extremely beneficial for me. I am certain that I will pursue a military career, and listening to Tony speak about his experience in the Army has given me much [[Page 6313]] insight on the military from a different perspective. He helped provide me with a path on which I could approach the military in a way I had yet to think of. So, all-in-all, this interview was amazing. I got to know one of our country's heroes, tell his story, and receive valuable insight. I wish Tony the best; he is a very honorable man.--Michael Roberto ____________________