troy mason, george mercado, mike and bryce. in fourth grade dominick, johnny j.a. matthew and tyreke. and in fifth grade john, anthony, william, william, steven and andre. today, these young men serve as role models to the rest of fugit elementary school and are held to a high standard both academically and behaviorally. i rise today to recognize their efforts and commend the leadership of fugit who are committed to the leadership of growing these men into future leaders. i'd like to recite their poem. it's a fitting tribute from 21 young men to the exceptionalism of our nation. we are the beacon of light, the hope of man kinde, that shining city on a hill, the most beautiful the most bountiful, the most generous people in the world, the country that has birth the great titans of science and industry, the country that put a man on the moon, the country that has liberated millions from the clutches of evil the home of the brave, the great republic the united states of america. i thank the fugit honor guard for serving as an inspiration of so many, including to this member of congress. may god bless each of them and their famil