Gillibrand Nominates Touhill for Merchant Marines

Holbrook’s Kevin Touhill was among Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s nominations of Long Island residents to the nation’s leading service institutions.

Touhill will head into the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

A selection committee formed by Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. Final acceptance is determined solely by the service academies. 

“Our service academies are distinguished by a devotion to honor, courage and commitment,” she said in a statement. “I am honored to nominate these young, talented New Yorkers who exemplify these core values. It is my hope that the accomplished nominees have the chance to live their dreams."