[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
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 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THAD D. CHRISTOFER ON HIS 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 a 
truly outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, 
Thad D. Christofer. Thad has recently accepted his offer of appointment 
to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
  Thad, who is from Republic, Ohio, will soon be completing his high 
school years, and will be preparing to begin what figures to be one of 
the most challenging and educational opportunities of his life: his 
four-year commitment at the Naval Academy.
  During his high school years, Thad has proven himself to be an 
exceptional student. In the classroom, Thad's achievements are 
certainly something of which he and his family can be proud. Currently, 
he is carrying a perfect 4.0 grade point average. In addition, Thad has 
extended his scholastic efforts by attending classes at Tiffin 
University and Heidelberg College.
  In addition, Thad is a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist, and is 
listed in the Who's Who Among American High School Students. Thad has 
been active in the VFW Voice of Democracy Competition, and has served 
as President of the Seneca County Chapter of the Distributive Education 
Clubs of America (DECA). And, for the first time in fifty-three years, 
Thad represented Seneca County as a member of the state DECA Board, 
serving as its Parliamentarian.
  Mr. Speaker, each year, I am privileged to nominate several 
outstanding young men and women from my district to the nation's 
military academy. Thad Christofer is certainly a fine student and a 
fine young man. I am sure he will do very well at the Naval Academy and 
in all of his future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, I would urge my colleagues 
to stand and join me in paying tribute to Thad D. Christofer, and in 
wishing him well at the United States Naval Academy.

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