[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 7, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING GRAIG B. TURSON ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE U.S. AIR FORCE 
                                ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2002

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize my constituent, Graig B. Turson of Plymouth, Ohio, who 
recently accepted his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
  Graig will soon graduate from Plymouth High School. During his high 
school career, he has maintained a 4.0 grade point average and is 
ranked first in his graduating class. He is an accomplished athlete, 
earning varsity letters in basketball, baseball and cross country. And, 
he has demonstrated his leadership ability, serving as captain of the 
basketball and baseball teams, and as President of the senior class.
  Graig Turson can be very proud of his many accomplishments. He is a 
credit to his family, his school, and his community. By accepting his 
appointment, Graig 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, he will 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 Graig Turson has the character and ability to 
excel at the U.S. Air Force Academy. 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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