{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221043700/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=675:congressman-thompson-announces-military-academy-selections-from-the-second-congressional-district&catid=41&Itemid=148", "Congressman Thompson Announces Military Academy Selections from the Second Congressional District", "2013-04-08", "2013", "2013-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie Thompson", "T000193", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Press Releases\t \n\t \n\t\t\tCongressman Thompson Announces Military Academy Selections from the Second Congressional District\t\t \nFor Immediate Release\nContact: Stephanie Booker\nApril 8, 2013\n601-866-9003\n\n \nCongressman Thompson Announces Military Academy Selections from the Second Congressional District\n \n    \nBOLTON, MISSISSIPPI  Today, United States Representative Bennie G.  Thompson (D-MS) announces the Military Academy  selections.\n  \n    \n    Mackenzie Davidson of  Vicksburg, Mississippi  received a nomination and was accepted into the  United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Mr.  Davidson is scheduled to graduate in May 2013 from Vicksburg Catholic School in  Vicksburg, Mississippi and is the son of Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Conger Davidson.\n      \n  \n  \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    Christopher Monroe of  Jackson, Mississippi  received a nomination and was accepted into the United States Military  Academy (West Point) at West Point, New York. Mr. Monroe is scheduled to  graduate in May 2013 from Richland High School in Richland, Mississippi and is  the son of Mr. Danny and Mrs. Barbara Monroe.\n      \n  \n  \nThese candidates were active in  various school clubs/activities, sports, and one was active in JROTC, and in  community and volunteer activities. Each candidate received a  Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in recognition of their  nomination to the respective military academy and outstanding academic  achievement.  \nCongressman Thompson said, in  order for America to continue to serve as a catalyst for promoting democracy  and freedom world-wide, it must maintain an excellently trained military  force. These young people have demonstrated the prerequisite skills and  qualifications for a successful military career. I am confident they will  excel in accomplishing any goals they have established for attending a military  academy, and will have a rewarding future.  \nIf you are  interested in attending a Military Academy, you may contact Ms. Geri Adams, my  academy representative at (662) 741-9003 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.\n \n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221043700/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=675:congressman-thompson-announces-military-academy-selections-from-the-second-congressional-district&catid=41&Itemid=148"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6170151066035032, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}