[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING JACLYN F. SMITH ON HER APPOINTMENT TO THE U.S. AIR FORCE 
                                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, Jaclyn F. Smith of Pioneer, Ohio, who 
recently accepted her appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
  Jaclyn will soon graduate from Montpelier High School. During her 
high school career, she has maintained a 4.0 grade point average and is 
ranked first in her graduating class. She is an accomplished athlete, 
earning varsity letters in track and cross country. And, she has 
clearly demonstrated her leadership ability, serving as captain of the 
track and cross country teams, and as Vice President of the National 
Honor Society.
  Jaclyn Smith can be very proud of her many accomplishments. She is a 
credit to her family, her school, and her community. By accepting her 
appointment, Jaclyn is accepting a unique challenge.
  The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership development for the United 
States Air Force. As a member of the Cadet Air Wing, she will face a 
most demanding academic curriculum and physical regimen. She 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 Jaclyn Smith has the character and ability to 
excel at the U.S. Air Force Academy. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing her well as she begins her very important service to our 
Nation.

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