[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 70 (Thursday, June 8, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN ANDERSON ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO 
               ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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                          HON. ASA HUTCHINSON

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
an outstanding young man from Arkansas' Third Congressional District. I 
am happy to announce that Jonathan Anderson of Bentonville, Arkansas, 
has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, Jonathan's offer of appointment poises him to attend the 
United States Air Force 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.
  Jonathan is an outstanding student who brings a special mix of 
leadership, service and dedication to the incoming class of Air Force 
cadets. While attending Bentonville High School, Jonathan has 
maintained a grade point average of 3.7, which has placed him on the 
honor roll for four years. Jonathan is a member of the National Honor 
Society and has been named to Who's Who Among American High School 
Students.
  Outside of the classroom, Jonathan has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student leader. He has repeatedly lettered in the Bentonville 
High School Band and was the 1999 Marching Band Field Commander. He is 
a member of the Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, A Cappella Choir and the 
cross country team. In addition, Jonathan is a member of the Civil Air 
Force Patrol and with great pride he has advanced quickly through the 
ranks. He has received countless awards and honors through his 
involvement with the Civil Air Patrol.
  Jonathan's grandfather served our country greatly in World War II, 
and his service inspired Jonathan to follow in his foot steps. It has 
been Jonathan's childhood dream to attend the United States Air Force 
Academy and become an Air Force pilot. It is with great pleasure that I 
congratulate him on completing the first step in his long journey.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Jonathan Anderson. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Jonathan will do very well during his career at the Air 
Force Academy, and I wish him the very best in all of his future 
endeavors.

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