[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E690-E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING BRYAN F. SIEBENALLER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE U.S. 
                            MILITARY ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize my constituent, Bryan F. Siebenaller of Bascom, Ohio, who 
recently accepted his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West 
Point.
  Bryan will soon graduate from Hopewell-Loudon High School. During his 
high school career, he has maintained a 3.9 grade point average, 
ranking high in his graduating class. He is an accomplished athlete, 
earning varsity letters in football, basketball and track. And he has 
clearly demonstrated his leadership ability, serving as President of 
the Student Council and as President of the National Honor Society.
  Bryan Siebenaller can be very proud of his many accomplishments. He 
is a credit to his family, his school, and his community. By accepting 
his appointment, Bryan is accepting a unique challenge.
  The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership development for the United 
States Army. As a member of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, he will

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face a most demanding academic curriculum and physical regimen. He will 
live, study and prepare in an environment where strong leadership 
thrives, individual achievement is expected, and personal integrity is 
demanded.
  Mr. Speaker, General John W. Vessey, Jr. once wrote, ``The Nation's 
ability to remain free and at peace depends in no small measure on 
whether we will continue to inspire our youth to serve.''
  I am confident that Bryan Siebenaller has the character and ability 
to excel at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing him well as he begins his very 
important service to our nation.

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