Congressman Stephen F. Lynch recently announced that he has nominated Matthew Luongo of West Cedar Street in Boston for an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.  Matthew, the son of Arthur Luongo and Debra Kornbluh, is a senior at Boston Latin School and a member of the varsity sailing team.

As part of his annual Congressional responsibilities, Congressman Lynch nominates exemplary candidates to the armed services academies.  "Since September 11, 2001, the quality of applicants has steadily improved every year, and this year the decision was especially tough.  These candidates are the best of the best, and I am proud of their desire to serve our country.”

"Matthew was highly recommended by his teachers and coaches at Boston Latin.  He is a remarkable young man, and we are fortunate that young people like Matthew are willing to serve our nation,” said Congressman Lynch.

Congressman Lynch and his Congressional Liaison for Military Affairs, Bob Fowkes, examined each candidate’s record of academic, athletic, and service achievements, as well as his letters of recommendation.  After an extensive review process and a personal interview, Matthew Luongo was selected as someone whose scholastic record and community service elevated him to the top of a list of well-qualified candidates.

Congressman Lynch said, "There were many impressive candidates this year from the Ninth Congressional District for the Naval Academy.  Matthew stood out as a young man of keen intelligence and strong character.  He is a wonderful reflection of his parents, Arthur Luongo and Debra Kornbluh, as well as his grandfather, Myron Kornbluh.  The Luongo and Kornbluh families, the city of Boston, and the entire state should be proud of Matthew in this achievement.”

Students interested in attending one of the United States Service Academies should contact Mr. Robert Fowkes in Congressman Lynch’s Boston office at 617-428-2000.

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