[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E827]
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    RECOGNIZING MICHAEL E. DeMICHIEI 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 16, 2002

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize my constituent, Michael E. DeMichiei of Napoleon, Ohio, who 
recently accepted his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West 
Point.
  Michael will soon graduate from Napoleon High School. During his high 
school career, he has maintained a high grade point average, and is a 
member of the National Honor Society. He is an accomplished athlete, 
earning varsity letters in soccer and track. And, he has clearly 
demonstrated his leadership ability, serving as a delegate to Buckeye 
Boys State and as captain of the soccer team.
  Michael DeMichiei can be very proud of his many accomplishments. He 
is a credit to his family, his school, and his community. By accepting 
his appointment, Michael 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 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 Michael DeMichiei 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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