[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 69 (Friday, May 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING ANTHONY K. SITTER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE U.S. NAVAL 
                                ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2003

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize my constituent, Anthony K. Sitter of Bowling Green, OH, who 
recently accepted his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.
  Anthony will soon graduate from Bowling Green High School. During his 
high school career, he has maintained a 3.9 grade point average. He is 
an accomplished athlete, earning multiple varsity letters in swimming. 
And, he has demonstrated his strong leadership ability, serving as 
class president and as a delegate to Buckeye Boys State. He is a member 
of the National Honor Society.
  Anthony Sitter can be very proud of his many accomplishments. He is a 
credit to his family, his school, and his community. By accepting his 
appointment, Anthony is accepting a unique challenge.
  The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership development for the United 
States Navy. As a member of the U.S. Brigade of Midshipmen, 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 Anthony Sitter has the character and ability to 
excel at the U.S. Naval 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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