Amador County – Congressman Dan Lungren (R-CA) in mid-June extended congratulations to a new West Point graduate whom the Congressman nominated four years prior.

Lungren nominated and then congratulated 2nd Lt. Benjamin Asare after learning that the Antelope man was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army during ceremonies at West Point in May.

Lungren said: “It is always gratifying to learn that one of the Academy nominees you put forward was able to withstand the rigors and meet with success and be commissioned into the U.S. Army.”

The Third District Congressman and his office have been prolific at nominating candidates, and a dozen from his Third District are headed for military academies in the fall.

Lungren said “Asare is to be commended for his willingness to serve his country now at such a critical time in our history.”

Asare, 22, is the son of Mary-Ann and Philip Asare and is a graduate of Mira Loma High School in Carmichael. His parents, immigrants from Ghana, said they are extremely proud and grateful that Lungren nominated their son. The family issued a statement, saying “Benjamin’s hard work and dedication has paid off. Our family is grateful to Congressman Dan Lungren for nominating Benjamin to the academy – without which his West Point experience would have been impossible.”

Lungren serves as Chairman of the House Administration Committee in addition to serving on the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees.

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