[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF KRISTY L. LAUDICK ON HER APPOINTMENT TO 
        ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

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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 woman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I am 
happy to announce that Kristy L. Laudick of Van Wert, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Military Academy at 
West Point, New York.
  Mr. Speaker, Kristy's offer of appointment poises her to attend the 
United States Military Academy this fall with the incoming cadet 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.
  Kristy brings a special mix of leadership, service, and dedication to 
the incoming class of West Point cadets. While attending the Culver 
Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, Kristy has attained a grade point 
average of 3.42, which places her thirty-third in her class of one 
hundred seventy-nine students. During her time at Culver Military 
Academy, Kristy has received several commendations for her superior 
scholastic efforts. During her first year, she received two Gold Cards. 
Kristy received two gold A's, one Silver Star, and one Gold Star during 
her second year. In addition, she received two Gold Stars and two 
Silver A's for her academic efforts in her third year.
  Outside the classroom, Kristy has distinguished herself as an 
excellent student-athlete. On the fields of competition, Kristy has 
participated in Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Swimming, and Varsity 
Crew. She has also been involved in the Fall Rowing Club. Kristy has 
served as Secretary of the Campus Activity Board and is involved in the 
German Club, Band, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Kristy L. Laudick. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Kristy will do very well during her career at West Point 
and I wish her the very best in all of her future endeavors.

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