[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BLAKE KLINKSIEK ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                  THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2004

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I am 
happy to announce that Blake Klinksiek of Perrysburg, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, Blake's offer of appointment poises him to attend the 
United States Air Force Academy with the incoming cadet class of 2008. 
Attending one of our nation's military academies is an invaluable 
experience that offers a world-class education and demands the very 
best that these young men and women have to offer. Truly, it is one of 
the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of their lives.
  Blake brings a special mix of leadership, service, and dedication to 
the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While attending Perrysburg High 
School, Blake has attained a grade point average of 3.308, which ranks 
121st out of the 334 students in his class. During his time at 
Perrysburg High School, Blake has received several commendations for 
his superior scholastic efforts. During his first year, Blake was named 
to the Honor Roll and received High honors recognition due to his GPA 
of 3.9. His second year was again marked by his being named to the 
Honor Roll and receiving yet another Outstanding Academic Achievement 
Award. Blake was named a ``Who's Who Among American High School 
Students'' and maintained a high level of achievement throughout his 
tenure at Perrysburg High School.
  Outside the classroom, Blake has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student-athlete and dedicated citizen of Perrysburg, Ohio. On 
the fields of friendly strife, Blake has participated in Varsity Track 
and Football. He was Captain of the football team as a sophomore and 
has lettered multiple times in track. In addition to his athletic 
accomplishments, Blake is an active member in his community by 
participating in Young Life, was a Youth Football Camp and YMCA Youth 
Camp counselor, and was an English interpreter for a visiting Spanish 
student.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Blake Klinksiek. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Blake will do very well during his career at Air Force 
and I wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

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