[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF NATALIE PHILLIPS ON HER 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 woman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I am 
happy to announce that Natalie Phillips of Northwood, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, Natalie's offer of appointment poises her 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 women and men have to offer. Truly, it is one of 
the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of their lives.
  Natalie brings a special mix of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming class of Air Force Academy cadets. While attending 
Northwood High School, Natalie has attained a grade point average of 
3.94, which ranks 2nd out of the 80 students in her class. During her 
time at Northwood High School, Natalie has received several 
commendations for her superior scholastic efforts. During her first 
year, Natalie was named to the High Honor Roll and received the 
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. Her second year was again 
marked by her being named to the High Honor Roll along with being named 
a ``Who's Who Among American High School Students.'' Natalie has 
maintained this high level of achievement throughout her tenure at 
Northwood High School.
  Outside the classroom, Natalie has distinguished herself as an 
excellent student-athlete and dedicated citizen of Northwood, Ohio. 
Natalie has been very active on the Northwood High School Varsity golf 
team. She has served as team captain and has lettered multiple times. 
In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Natalie is an active 
member in her community by participating in the Spanish Club, Key Club 
and Student Council.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Natalie Phillips. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Natalie will do very well during her career at the Air 
Force Academy and I wish her the very best in all of her future 
endeavors.

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