U.S. Marine receives 2nd Lt. commission

Congressman Gene Green, middle, presents a Congressional Resolution honoring 2nd Lieutenant Jovahny Monterrubio, left center; with them are Marines. L - R: Lt. Patrie, Capt. Adam Sanchez, 2nd Lt. Jovahny Monterrubio, Congressman Green, Gunnery Sgt. Crawford, Staff Sgt. Collins Foster and Sgt. Guzman. (Photo by Allan Jamail)
Congressman Gene Green, middle, presents a Congressional Resolution honoring 2nd Lieutenant Jovahny Monterrubio, left center; with them are Marines. L – R: Lt. Patrie, Capt. Adam Sanchez, 2nd Lt. Jovahny Monterrubio, Congressman Green, Gunnery Sgt. Crawford, Staff Sgt. Collins Foster and Sgt. Guzman. (Photo by Allan Jamail)

By Allan Jamail

Houston, TX. – August 21, 2017 – A U.S. Marine received his commissioning as Second Lieutenant at the San Jacinto College North Campus at a presentation ceremony last Monday.

The United States Marines Commissioned Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Jovahny Monterrubio, a graduate of San Jacinto College and the University of Houston. Monterrubio chose the Monument Room of the Slovacek Student Center for the ceremony. Family, friends, former co-workers and classmates were present to witness the presentation.

Congressman Gene Green presented a Congressional Resolution honoring Monterrubio.

Green said, “May this day begin a further achievement in ideals of citizenship in your community and for your country.”