[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JASON C. SHANK 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 3, 2006

  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 Jason C. Shank of Pemberville, 
Ohio, has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Air 
Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Jason's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming cadet class of 2010. 
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. It is one of the 
most challenging and rewarding undertakings of their lives.
  Jason brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While attending 
Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Ohio, Jason attained a grade point 
average which placed him at the top of his class. While a gifted 
athlete, Jason has maintained the highest standards of excellence in 
his academics, choosing to enroll and excel in Advanced Placement 
classes throughout high school. Jason has been a member of the National 
Honor Society, Honor Roll and has earned awards and accolades as a 
scholar and an athlete.
  Outside the classroom, Jason has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student-athlete by earning letters in varsity track, 
basketball and golf where he served as the captain of his varsity team. 
He has also remained involved in his community by actively 
participating in 4-H Club, his church youth group and Fellowship of 
Christian Athletes. I have no doubt that Jason will employ the lessons 
of his student leadership as he excels among the leaders at the United 
States Air Force Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jason 
C. Shank on his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy at 
Colorado Springs. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available anywhere in the world. I am sure that 
Jason will do very well during his career at the United States Air 
Force Academy and I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing him well as 
he begins his service to the Nation.

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