[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO KEVIN F. BURNS ON HIS OFFER TO ATTEND THE U.S. AIR 
                 FORCE ACADEMY IN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 22, 1998

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to a 
truly outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, 
Kevin F. Burns. Kevin was recently offered an appointment to attend the 
United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Very soon, Kevin, who is from Sandusky, Ohio will be graduating from 
St. Mary's Central Catholic High School, and preparing for one of the 
most challenging, educational, and rewarding experiences of his life: 
his four-year commitment at the Air Force Academy.
  During his high school career at St. Mary's Central Catholic, Kevin 
excelled very well both academically and athletically. Through Kevin's 
dedicated efforts in the classroom, he attained a 3.3 grade point 
average. Kevin in a National Merit Scholar and has been placed in Who's 
Who Among American High School Students.
  Kevin is also a very fine student-athlete. While at St. Mary's Kevin 
performed well on the fields of competition as a member of the Varsity 
Football Team and the Varsity Wrestling Team. Kevin has also made a 
strong commitment to community service with his participation in the 
St. Mary's Key Club.
  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 Kevin was among those offered appointments to join the 
United States Air Force Academy's 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 Kevin Burns, and in wishing him well in 
the future.

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