[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 68 (Thursday, May 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E896]
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  RECOGNIZING JAMES R. HART, III ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE U.S. COAST 
                             GUARD ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2002

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize my constituent, James R. Hart, III of Sandusky, Ohio, who 
recently accepted his appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 
New London, Connecticut.
  Jim will soon graduate from Sandusky High School. During his high 
school career, he has maintained a superior grade point average, and is 
a member of the National Honor Society. He is an accomplished athlete, 
earning varsity letters in basketball and soccer. And, he has clearly 
demonstrated his leadership ability, serving as co-captain of the 
basketball and soccer teams.
  Jim Hart can be very proud of his many accomplishments. He is a 
credit to his family, his school, and his community. By accepting his 
appointment, Jim is accepting a unique challenge.
  The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership development for the United 
States Coast Guard. As a USCG Academy Cadet, 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 James R. Hart, III has the character and ability 
to excel at the U.S. Coast Guard 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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