[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JOSHUA BOWMAN ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                  THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

                                 ______
                                 

                          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 Joshua Bowman of Crestline, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy
  Mr. Speaker, Joshua'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.
  Joshua brings a special mix of leadership, service, and dedication to 
the incoming class of Air Force Academy cadets. While attending 
Crestline High School, Joshua has attained a grade point average of 
4.0, which ranks first out of sixty-two students in his class. During 
his time at Crestline High School, Joshua has received several 
commendations for his superior scholastic efforts. During his first 
year, Joshua was named to the Honor Roll and received an Academic Team 
Award. His second year was again marked by his being named to the Honor 
Roll, receiving yet another Academic Team Award and also being named 
``Bulldog of the Month''. Joshua maintained this high level achievement 
throughout his tenure at Crestline High School.
  Outside the classroom, Joshua has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student-athlete and dedicated citizen of Crestline, Ohio. On 
the fields of friendly strife, Joshua has participated in Varsity Cross 
County, Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Baseball. He is a four- time 
Cross Country letter recipient. Joshua also received the ``Middle of 
the Pack'' award as well as the ``2nd Man Coaches Award'' during his 
participation in athletics at Crestline High School. In addition to his 
athletic accomplishments, Joshua is an active member in his community 
by participating in Key Club, National Honor Society, Teen Institute, 
Church youth group, and a local prayer group.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Joshua Bowman. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Joshua will do very well during his career at Air Force 
and I wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

                          ____________________