[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 70 (Monday, May 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
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IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THOMAS M. DUFFY ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                  THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2001

  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 Thomas M. Duffy of Grafton, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy in 
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, Thomas' offer of appointment poises him to attend the 
United States Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming cadet class 
of 2005. 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.
  Thomas brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While attending 
Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, Thomas attained a grade point 
average of 3.86, which places him eighteenth in a class of one hundred 
thirty-three. Thomas is a member of the National Honors Society, a high 
honor for any high school student.
  Outside the classroom, Thomas has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student-athlete. On the fields of competition, Thomas has 
earned a position on the varsity football, wrestling, and track teams. 
Thomas has also been active in the student Senate serving as Vice 
President, the choir, the drama club, and the environment club. He is 
active in his church choir and as a volunteer for the Holy Name 
Society.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to pay special tribute to 
Thomas M. Duffy. Our service academies offer the finest education and 
military training available anywhere in the world. I am sure that 
Thomas will do very well during his career at the Air Force Academy and 
I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing him well as he begins his 
service to the Nation.

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