Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today announced the North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum will be held Saturday, April 5, 2014. This informational forum provides interested students in grades eight through 12 the opportunity to learn more about our nation’s service academies, requirements for admission and the selection process. 

In addition to Burgess, the forum is hosted by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Congressmen Jeb Hensarling, Joe Barton, Kenny Marchant, Roger Williams, Pete Sessions, Marc Veasey, and Congresswoman Kay Granger. 

North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum
Date:               Saturday, April 5, 2014

Time:               8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
                        Registration opens at 7:30 AM
                        Note: This is a “come & stay” event!

Place:               Mountain View College
                        4849 W. Illinois Avenue
                        Building E: Performing Arts Center
                        Dallas, Texas 75211

Representatives from the congressional offices and 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), as well as current academy cadets and midshipmen will be on hand. North Texas students, parents and educators will be able to hear from and meet with these representatives on a one-to-one basis to become informed about the excellent possibilities associated with attending these premier educational institutions and the sorts of careers they generate.

In addition, representatives from Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps ROTC will also present. The Forum is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. It will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; registration opens at 7:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact:            
                        Robin Vaughan, Deputy District Director
                        Office of Congressman Michael Burgess
                        Phone:  972-434-9700
                        Email:  robin.vaughan@mail.house.gov 

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