[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
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  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF DANIEL R. BORCHERDT ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO 
        ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to an outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am happy to announce that Daniel R. Borcherdt of Archbold, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to attend the United States 
Military Academy at West Point, New York.
  Daniel's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming cadet class of 2009. 
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.
  Daniel brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of West Point cadets. While attending 
Archbold High School in Archbold, Ohio, Daniel has attained a grade 
point average of 3.80, which places him near the top of his class of 
more than one hundred students. While a gifted athlete, Daniel has 
maintained the highest standards of excellence in his academics, 
choosing to enroll and excel in Advanced Placement classes throughout 
high school. In addition, Daniel has earned awards and accolades as a 
scholar and an athlete.
  Outside the classroom, Daniel has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student-athlete. On the fields of competition, Daniel has 
excelled in Varsity Basketball where he was selected as First-Team All 
Ohio. Daniel's dedication and service to the community and his peers 
has proven his ability to excel among the leaders at West Point. I have 
no doubt that Daniel will take the lessons of his student leadership 
with him to West Point.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Daniel 
R. Borcherdt on his appointment to the United States Military Academy 
at West Point. Our service academies offer the finest military training 
and education available anywhere in the world. I am sure that Daniel 
will do very well during his career at West Point and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing him well as he begins his service to 
the nation.

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