U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. is proud to announce that the following outstanding young people from the 26^th Congressional District have accepted appointments to one of our nation’s service academies. Students requesting appointments to the U.S. Service Academies are rigorously evaluated on a variety of criteria including academic performance, leadership qualifications and physical preparedness. Appointments to an academy must be preceded by a nomination from a Member of Congress, Academy Superintendent, the Vice President or a military connected nomination.

Recently, at a coffee in Highland Village, Burgess presented appointees with a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of their appointment. "I was pleased to nominate incredible young men and women who will be the future leaders of our armed forces and America,” stated Congressman Burgess. “I am even more delighted and grateful that they have accepted this challenge to serve their country."