[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 70 (Monday, May 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF RYAN G. HEFRON 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 Ryan G. Hefron of Amherst, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy in 
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, Ryan's 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.
  Ryan brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While attending Lorain 
Catholic High School in Lorain, Ryan attained a grade point average of 
4.22, which places him second in a class of sixty-five. Ryan is a 
member of the Buckeye Boys State, First Honors Academic Honor Roll, and 
has received a letter in academics. The Cleveland Technical Society, 
the ASMI Cleveland Chapter has also honored him for his academic 
prowess. Ryan was also recognized as a Wendy's High School Heisman 
Nominee.
  Outside the classroom, Ryan has distinguished himself as an excellent 
student-athlete. On the fields of competition, Ryan has earned varsity 
letters in football, basketball and track. Ryan has been active in the 
Northern Ohio Orchestra, drama club, and the Ambassadors Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to pay special tribute to Ryan 
G. Hefron. Our service academies offer the finest education and 
military training available anywhere in the world. I am sure that Ryan 
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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