[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 66 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E934]
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   A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO BRIAN C. VANVALKENBURG ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO 
           ATTEND THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT, NY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to a 
truly outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, 
Brian C. VanValkenburg. Brian has recently accepted his offer of 
appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New 
York, and will be joining the incoming Cadet Class of 2002.
  Very soon, Brian will be graduating from Vermilion High School, and 
will begin preparing for one of the most challenging, rewarding, and 
educational experiences of his life: his four years at West Point.
  While attending Vermilion High School, Brian distinguished himself as 
an outstanding student and a very fine student-athlete. In the 
classroom, Brian's academic successes are outstanding, as he has 
attained a 3.77 grade point average, placing him tenth in his class of 
194 students.
  Brian has been active in the National Honor Society, and has 
participated in the National Latin Exam. In addition, Brian has shown 
himself to be a leader with his election to president of his class 
during his junior year. On the fields of competition, Brian was a 
member of the Vermilion Sailors Varsity Football Team.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to nominate Brian 
for appointment to the United States Military Academy. I am certain he 
will do very well. I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in 
paying special tribute to Brian VanValkenburg, and in wishing him well 
in all of his future endeavors.

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