[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 28, 1994]
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          TRIBUTE TO 31ST DISTRICT MILITARY ACADEMY APPOINTEES

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                           HON. AMO HOUGHTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, something quite special has occurred in 
our district. It really exemplifies the kind of people in the Southern 
Tier and Finger Lakes region of New York State.
  Here's the story:
  Three young men from our district are top recruits for the three U.S. 
Military Academies. They will enter with the class of 1998 this July. 
All three will be playing NCAA division I basketball against each other 
for the next 4 years. Each was offered early appointment to the 
Academies last year. They were heavily recruited by the coaches and 
athletic directors.
  Let me tell you a bit about each of them:
  Michael Heary is a senior at Fredonia High School. Michael will be a 
member of the Naval Academy's basketball team. He's been a member of 
several western New York all-star teams, and has maintained a high 
academic average. The chairman of our academy selection committee, Jim 
Mintun, took Michael under his wing after the recent death of his 
father, Tom Heary, and helped lead him toward the Naval Academy.
  Justin Johnson will be playing basketball for West Point this fall. A 
senior at Jamestown High School, Justin is a top student, excellent 
athlete, and is involved in many community activities. He's also been a 
member of several Western New York all-star basketball teams, the 
National Honor Society, and is very involved in his church.
  Entering the Air Force Academy this year after graduation from 
Trumansburg High School is Michael Reed. He will play ball for the 
Falcons this year. Like the other two, Mike is a dedicated student, 
athlete, and community servant. He was captain of his school's varsity 
basketball, football and track teams, and has received numerous awards 
and honors. He also has been just as successful with his academics. 
Mike volunteers for the Special Olympics, and is involved in many 
extracurricular activities both in school and in his community.
  So these three men, along with the other outstanding young men and 
women we have nominated to the service academies, are really the pride 
of New York's 31st District. It will be exciting to watch them play 
basketball against each other later this year, and serve our country as 
officers in the Navy, Army, and Air Force later in life.
  I can not emphasize sufficiently how proud I am of Michael Heary, 
Justin Johnson, and Michael Reed. I know I join many people in wishing 
them the best of luck and success.

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