[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JOHN P. SACKSTEDER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
       THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT, NEW YORK

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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, 
John P. Sacksteder. John recently accepted his offer of appointment to 
attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
  John, who is from Fostoria, Ohio, will soon be graduating from St. 
Wendelyn High School, and beginning one of the most educational, 
rewarding, and challenging experiences of his life: his four-year 
commitment at West Point.
  While attending St. Wendelyn High School in Fostoria, John 
distinguished himself as an outstanding student and a very fine 
student-athlete. In the classroom, John has attained a 3.88 grade point 
average, placing him among the tops of his class. John and his family 
can certainly be proud of his academic achievements.
  In addition to his excellent scholastic record, John has proven 
himself to be a talented student-athlete. He was the Captain of the 
Varsity Football and Varsity Basketball Teams, and earned varsity 
letters in Track and Field. John has been very active in the National 
Honor Society, Concert Band, Student Council, Mock Trial, and Drama 
Club. John was also a delegate to Buckeye Boys' State, and participates 
in the Big Brother program.
  Mr. Speaker, each year, I have the opportunity to nominate young men 
and women from my district to America's military academies. I am 
pleased that John has accepted his appointment, and will be joining the 
West Point Class of 2002. He is a gifted student and a fine young man. 
I would urge my colleagues to stand and join me in paying special 
tribute to John Sacksteder, and in wishing him well at West Point and 
in the future.

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