[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 87 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1086]
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                     TRIBUTE TO LT. PATRICK BOLAND

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                           HON. FLOYD SPENCE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 1996

  Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lt. Patrick 
Boland, a very determined young man, whose dauntless persistence and 
dedication have enabled him to reach a significant milestone in his 
life. Lieutenant Boland set a goal for himself, to serve our Nation as 
a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, and he has worked tirelessly to achieve 
that goal.
  After earning a bachelor of science degree from Clarkson University 
in 1992, Patrick Boland enrolled in the master of aerospace engineering 
program at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and joined the Air 
Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps [AFROTC] in 1994. He received 
the Superior Performance Award in 1995, based on the leadership 
abilities that he demonstrated during his field training that summer. 
He also was chosen to be the leader of a newly formed Civil Air Patrol 
squadron. In the fall of 1995, he was selected for a pilot slot and was 
appointed to the highly selective Euro-NATO Joint Pilot Training 
Program, where he rose to the top of his class and was designated as a 
distinguished graduate. Last Friday, Patrick Boland received the last 
Regular Air Force commission from the Georgia Institute of Technology 
AFROTC program, while also receiving the master of aerospace 
engineering degree.
  Lieutenant Boland is to be commended on his accomplishments. I would 
like to wish him much success as he dedicates himself to the service of 
our country as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force.

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