[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E939]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ABIGAIL C. CHUDZINSKI ON HER APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                         THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY

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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 an 
outstanding young lady from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, 
Abigail C. Chudzinski. Abby has recently accepted her appointment to 
attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
  Abby, who is from Fremont, Ohio, will be graduating from St. Joseph 
Central Catholic High School, and will be preparing for one of the most 
challenging, rewarding, and educational opportunities of her life: her 
four-year commitment to the United States Naval Academy.
  During her high school career at St. Joseph Central Catholic, Abby 
has distinguished herself as an exceptional student and a gifted 
student-athlete. She is currently carrying a 4.35 grade point average, 
which places her second in a class of eight-six students. She is a 
member of the National Honor Society, and it listed in the Who's Who 
Among American High School Students. Abby and her family can certainly 
be proud of her outstanding scholastic efforts.
  Abby has also proven herself as a truly talented and gifted student-
athlete. She was the Captain of the Varsity Track and Field Team, and 
has won numerous league, district, and regional awards in the sport. In 
addition, Abby has been active in the Key Club, Student Council, and is 
the President of the St. Joseph High School Band. And, last summer, she 
participated in the United States Air Force Academy Summer Scientific 
Seminar.
  Mr. Speaker, each year, I have the opportunity to nominate young men 
and women for appointment to the nation's military academies. I am 
pleased that Abby has accepted her appointment, and will be joining the 
incoming Naval Academy Class of 2002. I am sure she will do very well. 
Mr. Speaker, I would urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Abigail Chudzinski, and in wishing her well in her future endeavors.

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