Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Boston) recently announced the nomination of Benjamin O’Brien of South Boston for appointment to the United States Military Academy. Benjamin, the son of Holly and Steve O’Brien, is a senior at Boston Collegiate Charter School.
As part of his congressional duties, Congressman Lynch nominates exemplary candidates to the United States service academies each year. “These men and women are the best of the best and I am proud of their desire to serve our great nation. The academies graduate leaders who will guide our country into the future and the young people who attend the academies are entrusted with the greatest responsibility – to serve and protect the United States of America,” said Congressman Lynch.
“Benjamin was highly recommended by his teachers at Boston Collegiate Charter School. He is a remarkable young man and we are fortunate that young people like Benjamin are committed to serving our nation,” said Congressman Lynch.
Congressman Lynch and his congressional liaison to the United States Service Academies, Bob Fowkes, examined each candidate’s record of academic, athletic, and service achievements in addition to evaluating letters of recommendation. After an extensive review process and a personal interview, Benjamin was selected as someone whose scholastic record and community contributions elevated him to the top of a list of well-qualified candidates.
Congressman Lynch added, “There were many impressive candidates this year for the United States Military Academy. Benjamin stood out as a young man of keen intelligence and strong character. He is a wonderful reflection of his parents, Holly and Steve. The O’Brien family, the city of Boston, and the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts should be proud of Benjamin in this achievement.”
Students interested in attending one of the United States Service Academies should contact Bob Fowkes in Congressman Lynch’s Boston office at (617) 428-2000. |
