[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E834]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF LUKE M. TWAREK ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                    THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2000

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I am 
happy to announce that Luke M. Twarek of Marblehead, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in 
Annapolis, Maryland.
  Mr. Speaker, Luke's offer of appointment poises him to attend the 
United States Naval Academy this fall with the incoming midshipmen 
class of 2004. Attending one of our nation's military academies is an 
invaluable experience that offers a world-class education and demands 
the very best that these young men and women have to offer. Truly, it 
is one of the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of their 
lives.
  Luke brings an outstanding mix of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming class at the Naval Academy. While attending Danbury 
High School, Luke has attained a grade point average of 4.055, which 
places him first in his class of forty-six students. Luke is a member 
of the National Honor Society and is an Honor Roll member. Luke has 
received the PTO Academic Honors Award and Academic Letters in each 
year of high school. Clearly, Luke has performed very well in the 
classroom.
  On the fields of competition, Luke has distinguished himself as a 
fine student-athlete. He is a four-year member of the Varsity Football 
team and served as co-captain during his senior season. Luke is also a 
four-year letter winner on the Varsity Track team. In fact, Luke has 
received the Scholar-Athlete Award in both football and track. Luke 
serves as Vice President of the Key Club, Editor of the school web 
page, and co-captain of the Academic Challenge Team. He is also a 
member of the Science Club, Concert and Pep Band, Computer Club, and 
has attended the Naval Academy Summer Seminar.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Luke M. Twarek. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Luke will do very well at the Naval Academy and I wish 
him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

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