[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E930]
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IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL A. SMITH ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                   THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 1999

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to a 
truly outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. 
Recently, I had the opportunity to nominate Michael A. Smith for an 
appointment to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, 
New York
  I am pleased to announce that Michael has been offered an appointment 
and will be attending West Point with the incoming cadet class of 2003. 
Attending one of our nation's military academies is one of the most 
rewarding and demanding time periods these young men and women will 
ever undertake. Our military academies turn these young adults into the 
finest officers of the world.
  Mr. Speaker, without question, Michael Smith belongs with the 
incoming West Point class of 2003. During his time at Tiffin Calvert 
High School, in Tiffin, Ohio, Michael performed in excellent fashion. 
With his outstanding 3.95 grade point average, he is ranked second in 
his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society, and earned the 
National Machinery Citizenship Award as a freshman, sophomore, and 
junior.
  Not only did Michael excel in the classroom, but he distinguished 
himself on the fields of athletic competition as well. Michael has been 
a member of the Tiffin Calvert High School Cross Country and Track 
Teams, earning varsity letters in both sports. Michael is also a member 
of the French Club and Students Against Drunk Driving.
  Mr. Speaker, at this point, I would ask my colleagues to stand and 
join me in paying special tribute to Michael Smith. Our service 
academic offer the finest education and military training available 
anywhere in the world. I am sure that Michael will do very well at West 
Point, and I wish him much success on all his future endeavors.

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